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

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1 Nashua St

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1 Nashua St
$3,870
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,870
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$3,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,430
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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8 Whittier Pl
$4,085
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,710
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,085
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31, 2026

8 Whittier Pl

8 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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35 Lomasney Wy
$3,015
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Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

35 Lomasney Wy

35 Lomasney WyBoston, MA 02114
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10 Emerson Pl
$5,215
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,740
Required Monthly Fees
$475

Total Monthly Price
$5,215
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 21, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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14 Derne St
$3,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,625
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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14 Derne St
$4,865
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,450
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,865
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,990
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,990
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$2,335
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$3,690
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,690
Studio Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$5,085
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,710
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$5,085
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Emerson Pl
$2,765
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 Emerson Pl
$2,385
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 Emerson Pl
$3,285
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,285
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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1 Emerson Pl
$3,840
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,840
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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6 Whittier Pl
$3,445
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,445
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

6 Whittier Pl

6 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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Getting Around the East Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term East Cambridge Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is at Elevate listed at $2,609.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is $5,346.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 2,208 square feet unit starting from $3,150 at Third Square.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in East Cambridge is currently at 589 sq ft.

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