Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (32 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Cambridge Highlands area of Cambridge as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,360 - $9,437
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Base Rent
$2,360 - $9,437

Total Monthly Price
$2,360 - $9,437
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Fuse
$2,849 - $5,027
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$2,849 - $5,027

Total Monthly Price
$2,849 - $5,027
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,372 - $3,112
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$2,307 - $3,047
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$2,372 - $3,112
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$2,660
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Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,660
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$2,780
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Base Rent
$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,780
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Forest St
$2,855
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Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,855
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$2,915
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Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
Furnished
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80 Fawcett St
$3,125
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Base Rent
$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,125
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
Furnished

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80 Fawcett St
$3,200
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Base Rent
$2,760
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,200
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,310
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Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,310
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Cameron Ave
$3,395
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Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,395
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 5

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,485
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Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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17 Forest St
$3,735
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,735
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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19 Forest St
$3,750
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Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$3,750
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,885
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Base Rent
$3,470
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,885
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 4

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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90 Fawcett St
$3,990
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Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,990
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
Furnished

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18 Forest St
$4,115
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Base Rent
$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,115
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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90 Fawcett St
$4,140
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,710
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$4,140
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$4,300
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,860
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,300
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 25

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Healey St
$5,205
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Base Rent
$4,760
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,205
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St

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Crimson Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Court

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Blvd & Bond
$2,813 - $6,826
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Base Rent
$2,813 - $6,826

Total Monthly Price
$2,813 - $6,826
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Cambridge Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Cambridge Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cambridge Highlands is at Atmark Cambridge listed at $2,360.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Cambridge Highlands Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge Highlands is $4,017.

What is the largest Short-term Cambridge Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge Highlands is a 1,513 square feet unit starting from $2,410 at The Royal Belmont.

What is the average size for Cambridge Highlands Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge Highlands is currently at 567 sq ft.

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