Cheap Homes for Rent in Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $600 (98 Rentals)

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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
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA

As of April 30, 2026 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 51 Linden St Model at 51 Linden St starting at $2,275 with a $0.23 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
51 Linden St51 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.23
38 Gardner St38 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.22
180 North Beacon St180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
21 Linden St, Unit 2B21 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.22
164 North Beacon St164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
11 Linden St, Unit 111 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.22
23 Pratt St23 Pratt St1BR,1BA$0.23
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

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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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cushing Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Cushing Square?

There are currently 1176 Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $15,077. There are also 1323 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cushing Square ranging from $675 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cushing Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cushing Square ranges from $675 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,270.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cushing Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cushing Square range from $1,100 to $15,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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