
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (28 Rentals)
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61-63 Moraine St

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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

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54 Olney St, Unit 2

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47 Rice St, Unit 1

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street
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142 North Beacon St

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140 North Beacon St

805 Mount Auburn St

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12 Farrington Ave, Unit 3

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

Blair Pond Estates

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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 1

Hamilton Place

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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

2534 Massachusetts Ave
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245 Main St, Unit 55

Finch Cambridge

Hamilton Union

Haywood House

109 Oxford St

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78-86 Prentiss St
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Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cushing Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Square Studio Apartments | $2,876 | $1,495 | $9,691 |
| Cushing Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,163 | $1,150 | $6,373 |
| Cushing Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,783 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Cushing Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,794 | $1,000 | $7,000 |
| Cushing Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cushing Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,563 | $3,199 | $7,350 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA.
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Cheapest Available Cushing Square Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cushing Square area is the $0.15 price per square foot 22 Highgate St Model at 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 in the in the Allston neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Cushing Square apartment is the 101 Fayerweather St Model at 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cushing Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 38 Gardner St | 38 Gardner St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 17 Harriet St, Unit 17 | 17 Harriet St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 146 North Beacon St | 146 North Beacon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.27 |
| 27 Everett St, Unit 05 | 27 Everett St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 112 Dustin St | 112 Dustin St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 142 North Beacon St | 142 North Beacon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
| 144 North Beacon St, Unit A1d | 144 North Beacon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cushing Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cushing Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cushing Square is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cushing Square?
The cheapest apartment in Cushing Square is River Park Lofts which is listed at $2,240, while the average apartment in Cushing Square costs $6,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cushing Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Cushing Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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