Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cushing Square Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (91 Rentals)

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property at 292 Lincoln St

$975

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$975

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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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292 Lincoln St

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property at 76 Easton St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

76 Easton St

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property at 33 Adamson St

$1,260

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$1,260

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$1,260

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Adamson St

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property at 21 Highgate St

$1,280

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$1,280

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$1,280

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Highgate St

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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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
38 Gardner St38 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.25
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
146 North Beacon St146 North Beacon St2BR,1.5BA$0.27
27 Everett St, Unit 0527 Everett St1BR,1BA$0.28
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
112 Dustin St112 Dustin St2BR,1BA$0.28
142 North Beacon St142 North Beacon St2BR,1.5BA$0.28
144 North Beacon St, Unit A1d144 North Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.28

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Cushing Square, Belmont, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cushing Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Cushing Square?

There are currently 863 Apartments for Rent in Cushing Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $12,159. There are also 979 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cushing Square ranging from $1,025 to $15,000.

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 $1,025 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,983.

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 $1,000 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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