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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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35 Lomasney Wy
$3,695
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

35 Lomasney Wy

35 Lomasney WyBoston, MA 02114
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771 Beacon St
$3,850
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Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,850
Studio Apartments Available Mar 29, 2026

771 Beacon St

771 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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1260 Boylston St
$2,900
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,900
Studio Apartments Available Jan 24, 2026

1260 Boylston St

1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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9 Miner St
$3,905
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,905
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 17, 2026

9 Miner St

9 Miner StBoston, MA 02215
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9 Miner St
$4,075
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,075
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 19, 2027

9 Miner St

9 Miner StBoston, MA 02215
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10 Emerson Pl
$5,175
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,700
Required Monthly Fees
$475

Total Monthly Price
$5,175
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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770 Boylston St
$5,790
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,350
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,790
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

770 Boylston St

770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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77 Exeter St
$3,210
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,210
Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

77 Exeter St

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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771 Beacon St
$3,700
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,700
Studio Apartments Available May 26, 2026

771 Beacon St

771 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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45 Stuart St
$5,330
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,330
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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120 Kingston St
$5,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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270 Babcock St
$3,940
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,940
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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270 Babcock St
$4,050
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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154 Broadway
$2,340
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,980
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,340
Studio Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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14 Derne St
$3,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,360
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,540
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,540
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 21, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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212 Stuart St
$4,665
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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230 Newbury St
$3,395
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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35 Queensberry 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 Jun 1, 2026

35 Queensberry St

35 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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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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1284 Beacon St
$3,795
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,795
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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345 Harrison Ave
$3,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,830
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 23, 2026

345 Harrison Ave

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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228 Newbury St
$3,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

228 Newbury St

228 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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1284 Beacon St
$2,350
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,350
Studio Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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89 E Dedham St
$3,270
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,270
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

89 E Dedham St

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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11 Hereford St
$3,290
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,290
Studio Apartments Available May 10, 2026

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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11 Hereford St
$3,290
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,290
Studio Apartments Available May 10, 2026

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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45 Stuart St
$3,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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530 Atlantic Ave
$3,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026

530 Atlantic Ave

530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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26 W Broadway
$3,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7, 2026

26 W Broadway

26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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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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152 Salem St
$4,165
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,750
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,165
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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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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300 Somerville Ave
$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 Aug 2, 2026

300 Somerville Ave

300 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Hereford St
$2,870
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,870
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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345 Harrison Ave
$3,675
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

345 Harrison Ave

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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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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300 Harrison Ave
$3,510
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,510
Studio Apartments Available Apr 28, 2026

300 Harrison Ave

300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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11 Hereford St
$3,885
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 21, 2026

11 Hereford St

11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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1 Emerson Pl
$3,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7, 2026

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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45 Green St
$2,955
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,955
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026

45 Green St

45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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10 Emerson Pl
$3,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 Emerson Pl
$3,275
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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45 E Newton St
$3,805
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

45 E Newton St

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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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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315 A St
$4,145
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026

315 A St

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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179 St Botolph St
$2,595
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14

179 St Botolph St

179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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Getting Around the Kendall Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $4,452.

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 542 sq ft.

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