
Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (403 Rentals)
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 Leighton St, Unit SI FL6-ID6214A

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2 Leighton St, Unit SI FL2-ID3654A

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356 Third Street-SI ID1039917P, Unit SI ID1039917P

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129 Franklin St, Unit SI FL2-ID816

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22 Water St, Unit SI FL7-ID966

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22 Water St, Unit SI FL2-ID1204

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632 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID766

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21 Charles St, Unit SI FL6-ID919

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100 Landsdowne St, Unit SI FL1-ID588
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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL14-ID40

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1 Leighton St, Unit SI FL20-ID960

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1 Leighton St, Unit SI FL20-ID960

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250 Kendall St, Unit SI FL10-ID1375252P

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632 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID898

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2 Leighton St, Unit SI FL4-ID2188A

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812 Memorial Dr, Unit SI FL11-ID1269

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240 Sidney St, Unit SI FL3-ID1230

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL8-ID974

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL14-ID39
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2 Leighton St, Unit SI FL4-ID1297

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL18-ID73

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151 North First Street-SI FL11-ID1293, Unit SI FL11-ID1293

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812 Memorial Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID1270

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812 Memorial Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID1270

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266 Harvard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1273

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266 Harvard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1273

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264 Harvard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1275

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240 Sidney St, Unit SI FL3-ID1203

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240 Sidney St, Unit SI FL3-ID1203
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5 Glassworks Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1289

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10 Essex St, Unit SI FL2-ID1259

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33 Rogers St, Unit SI FL3-ID1034

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252104P

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23 Sidney St, Unit SI FL2-ID1248

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23 Sidney St, Unit SI FL3-ID1237

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100 Landsdowne St, Unit SI FL11-ID587

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22 Hews St, Unit SI ID1281995P

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356 Third Street-SI ID1039923P, Unit SI ID1039923P

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252111P
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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252105P

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25 A Jay St, Unit SI FL3-ID1238051P

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75 Thorndike St, Unit SI FL1-ID1238041P

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23 Jay St, Unit SI ID1238102P

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22 Hews St, Unit SI ID1238090P

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25 A Jay St, Unit SI FL3-ID1238070P

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334 Harvard St, Unit SI FL2-ID90

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632 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID818

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252094P

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252098P
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Kendall Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,055 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,883 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,988 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,365 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,054 | $6,800 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,707 | $1,610 | $1,780 |
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There are currently 403 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?
There are currently 6446 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $868 to $27,267. There are also 5371 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,000 to $45,000.
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 $1,000 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,601.
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 $1,295 to $27,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,275 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.
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