Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA (292 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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345 Harrison
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$2,743 - $7,322
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$2,731 - $7,310
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$2,743 - $7,322
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$4,463 - $7,441
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$4,448 - $7,426
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$4,463 - $7,441
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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Third Square
$3,255 - $7,841
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$3,111 - $7,697
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,255 - $7,841
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,508 - $14,570
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$2,508 - $14,570

Total Monthly Price
$2,508 - $14,570
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Troy Boston
$2,747 - $5,352
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$2,680 - $5,285
Required Monthly Fees
$67

Total Monthly Price
$2,747 - $5,352
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The Towers at Longfellow
$2,535 - $4,925
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$2,535 - $4,925

Total Monthly Price
$2,535 - $4,925
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,847 - $7,853
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$2,847 - $7,853

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$2,847 - $7,853
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
$3,165 - $5,835
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$3,035 - $5,705
Required Monthly Fees
$130

Total Monthly Price
$3,165 - $5,835
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

Total Monthly Price
$2,553 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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Base Rent
$3,815 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

Total Monthly Price
$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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The West End Apartments
$3,176 - $6,171
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Base Rent
$3,060 - $6,055
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$3,176 - $6,171
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $5,600
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$2,950 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,950 - $5,600
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Twenty20
$2,479 - $14,315
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$2,479 - $14,315

Total Monthly Price
$2,479 - $14,315
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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30 Dalton
Rent Specials
$3,937 - $16,523
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$3,937 - $16,523

Total Monthly Price
$3,937 - $16,523
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,402 - $7,297
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$3,402 - $7,297

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$3,402 - $7,297
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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154 Broadway
$2,210
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Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,210
Studio Apartments Available Dec 4

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,610
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Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,610
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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91 Perkins St
$2,755
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Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,755
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,825
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Base Rent
$2,470
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,935
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Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,935
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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21 Charles St
$2,945
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Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$2,955
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Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,955
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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270 Harvard St
$2,960
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Base Rent
$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,960
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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21 Charles St
$2,975
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Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,975
Studio Apartments Available Dec 16

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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129 Franklin St
$2,995
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Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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445 Artisan Way
$3,015
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Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 9

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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123 Highland Ave
$3,045
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Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

123 Highland Ave

123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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485 Foley St
$3,095
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Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,145
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Base Rent
$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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300 Somerville Ave
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2, 2026

300 Somerville Ave

300 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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334 Harvard St
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Rogers St
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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445 Artisan Way
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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334 Harvard St
$3,190
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,190
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$3,195
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$3,200
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Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,200
Studio Apartments Available Now

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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78 / 100

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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 $4,425.

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 583 sq ft.

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