Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (29 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)
$3,300 - $3,500
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$3,300 - $3,500

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$3,300 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,685 - $5,756
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$2,685 - $5,756

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$2,685 - $5,756
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,200 - $8,753
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$2,200 - $8,753

Total Monthly Price
$2,200 - $8,753
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Walden Park
$2,407 - $4,744
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$2,342 - $4,679
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,407 - $4,744
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$2,450
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Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,780
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Base Rent
$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

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

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$3,140
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Base Rent
$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,140
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
Furnished

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4 Sherman St
$3,980
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Base Rent
$3,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,980
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,980
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Base Rent
$3,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,980
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,000
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Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Healey St
$5,605
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Base Rent
$5,160
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,605
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,415
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Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Forest St
$4,075
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Base Rent
$3,660
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,075
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Cameron Ave
$4,245
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Base Rent
$3,830
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,245
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave

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80 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138
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Crimson Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Court

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

Total Monthly Price
$2,731 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Blvd & Bond
$3,211 - $8,026
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$3,211 - $8,026

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$3,211 - $8,026
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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365 Western Ave
$4,455
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Base Rent
$4,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,535
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Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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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 19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345 listed at $2,150.

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 $3,828.

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 $2,555 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 574 sq ft.

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