Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (331 Rentals)

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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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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
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22 Water St
$2,575
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Base Rent
$2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,575
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22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,235
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,860
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,235
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$2,990
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,990
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Rogers St
$2,805
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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129 Franklin St
$2,755
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,755
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 9

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$2,785
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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15 Marney St
$3,245
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,245
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$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 17

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$3,015
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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240 Sidney St
$3,225
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,225
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$4,025
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,025
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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151 N First St
$3,690
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,690
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 10

151 N First St

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,325
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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50 Rogers St
$2,660
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,660
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50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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270 Harvard St
$2,930
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,930
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,815
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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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
$3,540
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,540
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$2,830
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,830
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,435
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,435
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,595
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,520
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,895
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Rogers St
$2,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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129 Franklin St
$3,215
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,215
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$4,000
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard 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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50 Kinnaird St
$4,530
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,090
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,530
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,015
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,015
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$6,720
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,250
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$6,720
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$3,750
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Rogers St
$3,405
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 9

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,160
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,600
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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50 Rogers St
$2,575
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$2,575
Studio Apartments Available Now

50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$4,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026

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 Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Rogers St
$5,030
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,590
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,030
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8, 2026

33 Rogers St

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

Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,055
Studio Apartments Available Dec 16

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,315
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?

There are currently 6128 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $17,687. There are also 3280 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $775 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kendall Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kendall Square ranges from $775 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,961.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kendall Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kendall Square range from $995 to $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $860 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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