Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (173 Rentals)

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

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Market Central
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months,
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
Eco-Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
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Zinc
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
Corporate Housing
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  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
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Elevate
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Short Term Available
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
Furnished
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  • Smoke Free

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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Auburn Court
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Short Term Available
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Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
Student Housing
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property at 50 Rogers St

50 Rogers St

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property at 50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird St

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property at 33 Rogers St

33 Rogers St

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property at 17 Forest St

17 Forest St

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property at 129 Franklin St

129 Franklin St

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property at 22 Water St

22 Water St

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property at 21 Charles St

21 Charles St

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property at 5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks Ave

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property at 285 Third St

285 Third St

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property at 1 Leighton St

1 Leighton St

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Best Local Schools in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Kendall Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 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

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Kendall Square?

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

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Kendall Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Kendall Square is $4,596.

What is the largest Short-term Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Kendall Square Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Kendall Square is currently at 630 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.