Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (89 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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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950

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$950
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7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby Rd, Unit G
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit G

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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property at 305 Rindge Ave

305 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 1 Hilltop Rd

1 Hilltop Rd

WatertownMA02472

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property at 81 Trapelo Rd

81 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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85 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 13 N Park St

13 N Park St

WatertownMA02472
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54 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472

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168 N Beacon St

BostonMA02135
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25 Duval St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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20 Stephenson Aman Street

SomervilleMA02144
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 15

14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,098 - $8,593
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$2,098 - $8,593

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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179 Brighton Ave, Unit #1
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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179 Brighton Ave, Unit #1

179 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cushing Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA

As of December 13, 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
38 Gardner St, Unit 738 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.22
168 North Beacon St, Unit 3A168 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
180 North Beacon St, Unit 3180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
79 Washington St, Unit 1279 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
87 Washington St, Unit 687 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
23 Gardner St, Unit 1F23 Gardner StStudio ,1BA$0.22
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1195 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA

Ranked #6

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

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cushing Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cushing Square is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cushing Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cushing Square Apartment is $2,050 at Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cushing Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cushing Square is starting from $2,350 at River Park Lofts.

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