Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA (276 Rentals)

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Rental terms in East Cambridge as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Garrison Square
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$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$3,910 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison
Rent Specials
$2,959 - $7,193
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$2,947 - $7,181
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$2,959 - $7,193
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306

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$3,360 - $6,306
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,240 - $9,181
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$3,096 - $9,037
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,240 - $9,181
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,812 - $5,552
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$2,745 - $5,485
Required Monthly Fees
$67

Total Monthly Price
$2,812 - $5,552
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,695 - $5,285
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$2,695 - $5,285

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$2,695 - $5,285
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
$3,228 - $7,427
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$3,228 - $7,427

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$3,228 - $7,427
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Girard
Rent Specials
$3,010 - $5,475
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$2,880 - $5,345
Required Monthly Fees
$130

Total Monthly Price
$3,010 - $5,475
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

Total Monthly Price
$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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The West End Apartments
$2,966 - $6,346
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$2,850 - $6,230
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$2,966 - $6,346
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Piano Craft Guild
Rent Specials
$2,900 - $5,000
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$2,900 - $5,000

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$2,900 - $5,000
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Piano Craft Guild

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,950 - $3,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Twenty20
$3,131 - $16,769
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$3,131 - $16,769

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$3,131 - $16,769
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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30 Dalton
$3,621 - $11,166
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$3,621 - $11,166

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$3,621 - $11,166
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780

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$3,199 - $7,780
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Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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2 Louisburg Square
$8,000
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$8,000

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$8,000
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2 Louisburg Square

2 Louisburg SqBoston, MA 02108
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Now

38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,525
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Base Rent
$2,170
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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33 Rogers St
$2,585
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Base Rent
$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,585
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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775 Beacon St
$2,725
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Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,725
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

775 Beacon St

775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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21 Charles St
$2,925
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$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,925
Studio Apartments Available Dec 17

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Nashua St
$2,665
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Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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303 Third St
$2,725
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Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,725
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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791 Tremont St
$2,510
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$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,510
Studio Apartments Available Dec 17

791 Tremont St

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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22 Water St
$2,225
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Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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445 Artisan Way
$2,415
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Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,415
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$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
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Base Rent
$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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390 Harrison Ave
$2,855
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Base Rent
$2,480
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,855
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

390 Harrison Ave

390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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346 Somerville Ave
$2,590
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Base Rent
$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,590
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

346 Somerville Ave

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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10 New St
$2,310
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,310
Studio Apartments Available Dec 17

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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333 Great River Rd
$2,490
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Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,490
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is $4,352.

What is the largest Short-term East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for East Cambridge Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in East Cambridge is currently at 549 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.