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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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property at 356 Third St
$7,937 - $10,516

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,554
Required Monthly Fees$383

Total Monthly Price$7,937
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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356 Third St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 2 Leighton St
$4,100 - $4,725

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,740
Required Monthly Fees$360

Total Monthly Price$4,100
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 25
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2 Leighton St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 350 Third St
$7,954

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,560
Required Monthly Fees$394

Total Monthly Price$7,954
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 23
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350 Third St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 1 Main St
$20,146

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,157
Required Monthly Fees$989

Total Monthly Price$20,146
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 26
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1 Main St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 1 Main St
$20,146

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,157
Required Monthly Fees$989

Total Monthly Price$20,146
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 26
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1 Main St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 23 Jay St
$4,883

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,641
Required Monthly Fees$242

Total Monthly Price$4,883
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 20, 2027
Furnished

23 Jay St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 88 Ames St
$4,565

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,190
Required Monthly Fees$375

Total Monthly Price$4,565
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 16
Furnished

88 Ames St

CambridgeMA02142

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property at 82 Ames St
$6,511 - $7,441

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,071
Required Monthly Fees$370

Total Monthly Price$7,441
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 9
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82 Ames St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 82 Ames St
$6,511 - $7,441

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,071
Required Monthly Fees$370

Total Monthly Price$7,441
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 9
Furnished

82 Ames St

CambridgeMA02142
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4 Union Pl
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 12 Months
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4 Union Pl

4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,806 - $6,947

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,806 - $6,947

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 13 Months
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Lightview
Rent Specials
$1,954 - $2,629

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,954 - $2,629

Total Monthly Price$1,954 - $2,629
12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Lightview

744 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02120
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Verra
$2,852 - $5,594

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,852 - $5,594

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 24 Months
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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One India Street Apartments
$3,121 - $6,944

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,121 - $6,944

Total Monthly Price$3,121 - $6,944
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 15 Months
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One India Street Apartments

1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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345 Harrison
$3,093 - $9,113

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,078 - $9,098
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$3,093 - $9,113
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 14 Months
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Garrison Square
$3,974 - $5,078

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,959 - $5,063
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$3,974 - $5,078
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 14 Months
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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62 on the Park
Rent Specials
$2,150 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $3,400
12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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62 on the Park

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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The Guild
$2,250 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The Guild

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$3,330 - $6,432

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,330 - $6,432

Total Monthly Price$3,330 - $6,432
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 15 Months
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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18 Benedict St
$1,250 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,550
1 Month Lease Term
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18 Benedict St

18 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$3,230 - $9,844

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,230 - $9,844

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 13 Months
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Troy Boston
$3,005 - $6,070

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,005 - $6,070

Total Monthly Price$3,005 - $6,070
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The West End Apartments
Rent Specials
$3,115 - $6,045

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,115 - $6,045

Total Monthly Price$3,115 - $6,045
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Piano Craft Guild
Rent Specials
$3,400 - $5,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,400 - $5,100

Total Monthly Price$3,400 - $5,100
12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 14 Months
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Piano Craft Guild

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,682 - $6,330

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,682 - $6,330

Total Monthly Price$2,682 - $6,330
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Girard
Rent Specials
$3,200 - $5,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,200 - $5,850

Total Monthly Price$3,200 - $5,850
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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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.

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 18 Benedict St listed at $1,250.

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 $5,295.

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 625 sq ft.

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