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

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,360
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,920
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,360
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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50 Rogers St
$2,585
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,140
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$2,585
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50 Rogers St

50 Rogers 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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21 Charles St
$2,935
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,935
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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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
$3,045
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,045
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,075
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,075
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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285 Third St
$3,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 Leighton St
$4,245
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,245
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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303 Third St
$2,725
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,725
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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5 Glassworks Ave
$2,735
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,735
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,120
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,120
Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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100 Landsdowne St
$5,000
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Centre St
$2,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026

10 Centre St

10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,885
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Leighton St
$4,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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25 Marney St
$4,475
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,475
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

25 Marney St

25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$5,970
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Marney St
$6,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,660
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$6,105
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard St
$3,865
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,865
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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303 Third St
$4,845
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,470
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,845
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,560
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,120
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,560
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$3,150
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,150
Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$3,150
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,150
Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$3,550
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,550
Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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18 Forest St
$4,045
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 17 Forest St

$2,265 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150

Total Monthly Price
$3,150

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17 Forest St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 22 Water St

$2,265

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,265

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Water St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 129 Franklin St

$2,765 - $3,235

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,235

Total Monthly Price
$3,235

2 Bedroom Rentals

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129 Franklin St

CambridgeMA02139
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375 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

375 Harvard St

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$3,907 - $7,229
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,892 - $7,214
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$3,907 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison
Rent Specials
$3,012 - $7,148
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000 - $7,136
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$3,012 - $7,148
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
Student Housing
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$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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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,360 - $6,306
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,360 - $6,306

Total Monthly Price
$3,360 - $6,306
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,837 - $5,622
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,770 - $5,555
Required Monthly Fees
$67

Total Monthly Price
$2,837 - $5,622
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,510 - $5,355
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,510 - $5,355

Total Monthly Price
$2,510 - $5,355
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,490 - $7,180
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,490 - $7,180

Total Monthly Price
$2,490 - $7,180
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,910 - $5,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,845 - $5,365
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,910 - $5,430
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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The West End Apartments
$2,966 - $6,346
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850 - $6,230
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$2,966 - $6,346
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Piano Craft Guild
Rent Specials
$2,900 - $5,000
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,900 - $5,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,900 - $5,000
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Piano Craft Guild

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,950 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,950 - $3,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Kendall Square?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Kendall Square is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Kendall Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Kendall Square is $4,402.

What is the largest Short-term Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Kendall Square Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Kendall Square is currently at 636 sq ft.

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