
Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA (694 Rentals) Page 3 of 14
Rental terms in Cambridge as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Room in Shared 5 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 7 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit F

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 7 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit D
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 7 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit E

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit G

58 Brook St
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118 Riverway, Unit 15, Unit 15

16 Miner St, Unit #401, Unit #401

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150 Huntington Ave, Unit PL FL2-ID410

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1550 Soldiers Fld Rd, Unit PL FL6-ID999

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1284 Beacon St, Unit GO FL2-ID929

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1871 Beacon St, Unit GO FL1-ID1238147P

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38 Hichborn St, Unit GO ID1319725P

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102 Cross St, Unit A

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1 Nashua St, Unit GO FL26-ID797

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181 Washington St, Unit GO FL3-ID1189
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150 Huntington Ave, Unit GO FL1-ID1117

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1350 Boylston St, Unit GO FL2-ID1114

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1335 Boylston St, Unit GO FL6-ID1276

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99 E Dedham St, Unit GO FL5-ID1221

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775 Beacon St, Unit GO FL8-ID1244

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221 Massachusetts Ave, Unit GO FL3-ID1210

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280 Western Ave

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280 Western Ave, Unit GO ID1240300P

8 Harrison Ave

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77 Exeter St, Unit GO FL8-ID1178

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77 Exeter St, Unit GO FL8-ID1178

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95 Broadway-SI ID1240383P, Unit SI ID1240383P

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1253 Beacon St, Unit SI FL1-ID1237986P

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770 Boylston St, Unit SI FL9-ID6334A

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38 Hichborn St, Unit SI ID1319724P

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100 Pier 4 Blvd., Unit SI FL14-ID1375251P

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1363 B Boylston Street-SI ID1533538P, Unit SI ID1533538P

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100 Pier 4 Blvd., Unit SI ID1039879P

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36 Traveler St, Unit SI ID1533536P

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1 Nashua St, Unit SI FL26-ID6153A
Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,626 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,335 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,097 | $980 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,872 | $1,010 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,975 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,804 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 12214 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $26,774. There are also 10458 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $925 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 $925 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,740.
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 $1,050 to $26,774, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.
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