Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in the 02138 ZIP Code of Cambridge, MA (41 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the 02138 ZIP Code area of Cambridge as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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4 Sherman St
$2,460
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,460
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Base Rent
$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,460
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Base Rent
$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,890
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Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
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Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Healey St
$5,645
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Base Rent
$5,200
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,645
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,005
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,005
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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365 Western Ave
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,395
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,610
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Base Rent
$4,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,610
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$5,980
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Base Rent
$5,510
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$5,980
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Centre St
$2,750
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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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17 Forest St
$2,275
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Forest St
$4,045
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about the 02138 ZIP Code

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in 02138?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in 02138 range from $900 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $13,108. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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