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$4,415
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88 Ames St, Unit FL16-ID66
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St, Unit FL16-ID66
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,250 - $4,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Cameron Apartments
7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,507 - $6,482
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$3,450 - $6,425
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$57
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Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,290 - $9,281
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,146 - $9,137
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$144
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$3,290 - $9,281
Third Square
285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,200 - $3,400
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$3,200 - $3,400
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,200 - $3,700
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4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now4 Union Pl
4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,162 - $16,769
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$3,162 - $16,769
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$3,162 - $16,769
Twenty20
20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,000 - $5,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark87 Apartments
87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,875 - $4,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31Total Monthly Price
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
Forest Court
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,781 - $5,247
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,740 - $5,206
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$41
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$2,781 - $5,247
Lofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,600 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610
Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,535 - $5,756
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$2,535 - $5,756
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$2,535 - $5,756
Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,500 - $5,250
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
Elevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,377 - $4,905
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$2,312 - $4,840
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$65
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$2,377 - $4,905
Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,205
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$1,850
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$355
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$2,205
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID344
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,068 - $9,651
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$2,068 - $9,651
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$2,068 - $9,651
Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,475
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,475
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,275
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,275
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,275
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,275
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,245
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,235
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,235
7 Cameron Ave
7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,210
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 311 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,120
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,120
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,110
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$410
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$4,110
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,075
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$4,075
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,990
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 12, 20261 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,580
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$375
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$3,955
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,810
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,810
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
285 Third St
CambridgeMA02142
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$3,725
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,725
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,650
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 20262 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,620
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 17, 20262 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,550
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,550
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,505
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,505
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,090
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$375
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$3,465
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,435
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,060
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$375
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$3,435
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
151 N First St
CambridgeMA02141
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$3,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,030
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$375
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$3,405
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,810
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$455
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$3,265
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,260
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,820
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$440
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$3,260
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
2 Leighton St
CambridgeMA02141
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$3,235
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$2,770
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$465
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$3,235
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,195
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,750
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$445
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$3,195
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,160
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,720
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$440
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$3,160
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,683 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,351 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,369 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,784 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,674 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Cambridge?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Cambridge Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is $4,248.
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Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
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The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge is currently at 584 sq ft.
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