Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (27 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Mystic River area of Somerville as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,405
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Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,405
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,330
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Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,515
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,700
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,565
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,565
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$2,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,025
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,770
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,770
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$4,840
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,400
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,840
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,810
Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,305
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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91 Perkins St
$2,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,985
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,985
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$2,765
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,765
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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Mystic River, Somerville, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Mystic River Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Mystic River?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Mystic River is at 38 Pinckney St, Unit #2 listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Mystic River Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Mystic River is $2,780.

What is the largest Short-term Mystic River Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Mystic River is a 672 square feet unit starting from $3,440 at 445 Artisan Way.

What is the average size for Mystic River Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Mystic River is currently at 503 sq ft.

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