129 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,600 (322 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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$3,195
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$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 NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,160
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,150
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,150
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,150
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
17 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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$3,090
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,090
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,045
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$395
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$3,045
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,035
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,020
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,020
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,005
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,935
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$395
Total Monthly Price
$2,935
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,890
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,890
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,850
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,850
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,800
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,800
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,765
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,765
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,765
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,765
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,750
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,750
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,735
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,735
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,725
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,725
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,605
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,605
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$380
Total Monthly Price
$2,600
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,585
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,585
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,585
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,140
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$2,585
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,565
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,460
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,460
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,450
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$430
Total Monthly Price
$2,450
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,450
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$430
Total Monthly Price
$2,450
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,400
270 Harvard St
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,375
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,375
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
22 Water St
CambridgeMA02141
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$2,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,265
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,225
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,175
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,800
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,175
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,999 - $5,686
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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$3,907 - $7,229
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,892 - $7,214
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$15
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$3,907 - $7,229
Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,637 - $10,938
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,637 - $10,938
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$3,637 - $10,938
30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,600 - $4,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,600 - $4,800
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$3,600 - $4,800
The Jordan
249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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$3,585 - $6,624
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,585 - $6,624
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$3,585 - $6,624
Arlington 360
4105 Symmes CirArlington, MA 02474
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$3,360 - $6,306
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306
The Harlo
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,199 - $7,780
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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$3,116 - $8,481
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,116 - $8,481
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$3,116 - $8,481
Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,022 - $6,073
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,007 - $6,058
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$15
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$3,022 - $6,073
100 Pier 4
100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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$3,012 - $7,148
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,000 - $7,136
Required Monthly Fees
$12
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$3,012 - $7,148
345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,980
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartment Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,980
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,980
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Studio Apartment Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,980
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,688 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,358 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,369 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,694 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Cambridge Apartments
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.
What is the largest Short-term Cambridge Apartment for rent?
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.
What is the average size for Cambridge Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge is currently at 584 sq ft.
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