Boston Summer 2026 — Apartment Search

⭐ Top Picks — Short-Term Confirmed

Park87 Apartments

87 New St, Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,700–$3,750/mo

✓ Short-Term OK 2–24 mo leases 2 Months Free!

🛏 2BR / 1.5BA 📍 ~1.2 mi from MIT

Explicitly offers 2-month leases. Currently running 2 months free on 2BR. Pet-friendly, in-unit W/D, elevator, BBQ area.

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Lofts at Kendall Square

249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02141

$4,060+/mo

✓ Flexible Lease 1 Month Free

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.7 mi from MIT

Flexible lease terms — good for 2-month sublet. Loft-style with massive windows, soaring ceilings. In-unit W/D, pet-friendly. Near Charles River.

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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142

$3,275+/mo

⚠ Confirm Short-Term Flexible Terms Mentioned

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.8 mi from MIT

Listed as 12-month but description says "flexible lease terms — contact for details." Rooftop fitness center, Charles River views, dog park. 1 month free if apply within 48h of tour.

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🏠 Airbnb Monthly Stays

Affordable 2BR Cambridge

Cambridge, MA

~$4,818/mo

Airbnb ✓ Available Jul–Aug

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~1.0 mi from MIT ★ 4.91 (11 reviews)

Best value Airbnb. Monthly discount: $5,237 → $4,818/mo. Highly rated.

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Modern Cambridge 2BR — MIT/Kendall

Cambridge, MA (near MIT/Kendall)

~$5,913/mo

Airbnb ✓ Available Jul–Aug

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.5 mi from MIT ★ 4.7 (200 reviews)

Modern condo, well-reviewed. Monthly discount: $6,839 → $5,913/mo. Very close to MIT.

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Central Serene Condo — MIT/Harvard

Cambridge, MA (near MIT/Harvard)

~$9,671/mo

Airbnb ✓ Available Jul–Aug

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.5 mi from MIT ★ 4.85 (102 reviews)

Condo-style, gym access, free cancellation. Monthly discount: $13,931 → $9,671/mo.

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Harvard & MIT — Parking Pass, King Bed

Cambridge, MA (near Harvard/MIT)

~$10,381/mo

Airbnb ✓ Available Jul–Aug

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.8 mi from MIT ★ 4.76 (270 reviews)

Most-reviewed listing. Parking included (rare in Cambridge!). Monthly discount: $13,041 → $10,381/mo.

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Blueground | Cambridge Alewife

Cambridge, MA (near Alewife)

~$7,024/mo

Airbnb ✓ Available Jul–Aug

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~2.0 mi from MIT

Blueground professional furnished rental. Gym + rooftop. Free cancellation. Monthly discount: $8,528 → $7,024/mo.

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🏢 Other Traditional Apartments

Flats on First

21 Charles St, Cambridge, MA 02141

$4,669+/mo

⚠ Confirm Short-Term

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~0.9 mi from MIT

Boutique luxury, in-unit W/D, pet-friendly. Half month free if move-in by 5/1. No explicit short-term info — contact to confirm.

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The Brook Luxury Apartments

95 Fawcett St, Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,950/mo

⚠ Confirm Short-Term

🛏 2BR / 2BA 📍 ~1.3 mi from MIT

Modern luxury, rooftop deck, in-unit W/D, 9.5ft ceilings, GE Cafe appliances. No explicit short-term info — contact to confirm.

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Fresh Pond Apartments

364 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,856+/mo

⚠ Income Restricted ⚠ Confirm Short-Term

🛏 2BR / 1.5BA 📍 ~1.8 mi from MIT

Income-restricted community — annual income limits apply (2 persons: max $113,200). No pets. Near Alewife T. Lowest price on list.

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❌ Not Suitable — Minimum Lease Too Long

Longfellow Apartments

1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,025+/mo

✗ 12-Month Min

🛏 2BR / 1BA📍 ~1.0 mi from MIT

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Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,913+/mo

✗ 6-Month Min

🛏 1–3BR📍 ~2.0 mi from MIT

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