Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in the 02138 ZIP Code of Cambridge, MA (45 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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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,980
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Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,980
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$2,440
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Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,440
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$2,840
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Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,840
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,970
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Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,100
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Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$4,100
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,575
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Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,575
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Healey St
$5,015
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Base Rent
$4,570
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,015
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,895
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Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,895
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,995
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Base Rent
$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,995
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,875
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Base Rent
$3,520
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,875
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 4, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$3,635
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Base Rent
$3,280
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,635
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Forest St
$2,675
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Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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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
$5,070
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Base Rent
$4,600
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$5,070
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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18 Forest St
$3,905
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$415

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

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Centre St
$4,780
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,780
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

10 Centre St

10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Forest St
$3,625
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Forest St
$3,485
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Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 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 $950 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $14,191. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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