
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (55 Rentals)
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22 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

22 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

20 Highgate St

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7 Denby Rd, Unit 3R
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The Laurent

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7 Denby Rd, Unit 1

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1

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76 Winter St, Unit B

805 Mount Auburn St

69 Harvard Ave

71 Harvard Ave

1 Hilltop Rd

71 Harvard Ave

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25 Gardner St, Unit 3

103 Trapelo Rd

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40 Gardner St, Unit 3

9 N Park St

109 Trapelo Rd

85 Trapelo Rd

Blair Pond Estates

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25 Duval St

168 N Beacon St

20 Stephenson Aman Street
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2 Appian Way, Unit 1

160 N Beacon St

168 N Beacon St

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164 N Beacon St, Unit 22

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95 Nichols Ave, Unit 96 Nichols B

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286 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #110

276 Massachusetts Ave

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279 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

66 Homer Ave
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2 Appian Way

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7 Harvard Ter, Unit 12

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180 North Beacon St, Unit 3

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79 Washington St, Unit 12

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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 9

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit #9

276 Massachusetts Ave

34 Gardner St

Finch Cambridge
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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 | $2,703 | $1,850 | $5,080 |
| Cushing Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $950 | $5,204 |
| Cushing Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $2,250 | $8,209 |
| Cushing Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $1,350 | $7,481 |
| Cushing Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cushing Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,353 | $1,020 | $9,300 |
| Cushing Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,976 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 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 |
| Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cushing Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 40 Gardner St Model at 40 Gardner St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Cushing Square apartment is the 2 Appian Way Model at 2 Appian Way, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Gardner St, Unit 3 | 40 Gardner St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 2 Appian Way, Unit 1 | 2 Appian Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 180 North Beacon St, Unit 3 | 180 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 4 Farrington Ave, Unit 1 | 4 Farrington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 164 North Beacon St, Unit 12 | 164 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 23 Gardner St, Unit 1F | 23 Gardner St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 11 Linden St, Unit 1 | 11 Linden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCushing Square, Belmont, MA
Ranked #6
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cushing Square?
The cheapest apartment in Cushing Square is Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Cushing Square costs $9,450.
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 44 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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