Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA (551 Rentals)

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

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$2,750

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Base Rent
$2,750

Total Monthly Price
$2,750

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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
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33 Rogers St
$2,585
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,585
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33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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21 Charles St
$2,925
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,925
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$2,225
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Sherman St
$2,460
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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129 Franklin St
$2,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,775
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129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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90 Fawcett St
$2,460
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,460
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Marney St
$3,195
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Rogers St
$3,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$3,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,800
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Leighton St
$3,310
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,310
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2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$2,405
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$3,020
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,020
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2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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151 N First St
$3,420
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,420
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

151 N First St

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,395
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,905
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,905
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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266 Harvard St
$3,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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264 Harvard St
$3,630
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,630
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

264 Harvard St

264 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$2,850
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,370
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,370
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$3,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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80 Fawcett St
$3,010
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,010
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Sidney St
$2,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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4 Sherman St
$3,820
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,820
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,820
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,820
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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129 Franklin St
$3,235
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,235
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129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Forest St
$2,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard St
$3,990
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,990
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,610
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,610
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,555
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$6,350
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,880
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$6,350
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$4,110
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$4,110
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Rogers St
$2,575
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$2,575
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50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,470
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,030
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,470
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$4,710
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,270
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,710
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$5,120
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,680
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,120
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8, 2026

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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21 Charles St
$3,055
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,055
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21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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80 Fawcett St
$2,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 12046 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 6649 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $575 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge ranges from $575 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,176.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge range from $900 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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