Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 7 Harvard Ter

7 Harvard Ter

BostonMA02134
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,395
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$1,395

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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

129 Grasmere StNewton, MA 02458
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property at 305 Rindge Ave

305 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 27 Lloyd Rd

27 Lloyd Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
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Elan Union Market
$2,098 - $11,609
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$2,098 - $11,609

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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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25 Duval St
$2,000
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$2,000

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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 168 N Beacon St

168 N Beacon St

BostonMA02135
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Hamilton Union
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cushing Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cushing Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Blair Pond Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Cushing Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Tempo CambridgeS1.2Studio,1BA$2,052
Elan Union MarketStudio (539 SF)Studio,1BA$2,098

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cushing Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 4 Farrington Ave Model at 4 Farrington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Cushing Square apartment is the 196 Sherman St Model at 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4 Farrington Ave, Unit 14 Farrington AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
27 Everett St, Unit 0527 Everett St1BR,1BA$0.24
41 Gardner St, Unit B41 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.24
23 Gardner St, Unit 1F23 Gardner StStudio ,1BA$0.22
82 Gardena St, Unit 282 Gardena St1BR,1BA$0.23
72 Prentiss St, Unit #272 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
380 Western Ave, Unit 22A380 Western Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Cushing Square Neighborhood in Belmont, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,098.

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 $6,350.

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