Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the MIT Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (8 Rentals)

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

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23 Sidney St
$2,605
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$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$2,785
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$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,385
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,385
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,385
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
Furnished

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23 Sidney St
$3,075
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,075
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,245
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Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,245
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129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$4,110
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Base Rent
$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$4,110
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,170
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$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,170
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100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,305 - $5,025

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,305

Total Monthly Price
$3,305

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100 Landsdowne St

CambridgeMA02139

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Mit, Cambridge, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term MIT Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in MIT?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in MIT is at 100 Landsdowne St listed at $3,305.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in MIT is $3,305.

What is the largest Short-term MIT Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in MIT is a 786 square feet unit starting from $3,305 at 100 Landsdowne St.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in MIT is currently at 786 sq ft.

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