1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (3,530 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
$3,392 - $7,815
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$3,052 - $12,230

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$3,052 - $12,230
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Park 151
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$3,662 - $6,833
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$2,918 - $10,000
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$3,017 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,696 - $7,447
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$2,590 - $7,723

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,503 - $3,578
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$3,503 - $22,960

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$3,503 - $22,960
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Axiom
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$3,239 - $3,590
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$3,239 - $4,798
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,961 - $3,277
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$2,693 - $8,674

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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Elevate
$3,507 - $4,873
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$2,761 - $7,250

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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Urbane at Alewife
$3,366 - $3,936
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$3,056 - $8,436

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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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One65 Main
$4,548 - $5,058
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$3,845 - $10,000

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$4,005 - $4,881
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$4,005 - $6,980

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
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$3,393 - $6,862
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$2,809 - $11,159

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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Brook
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$2,925 - $3,300
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$2,925 - $3,300

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$2,925 - $3,300
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The Brook

95 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Prism
$3,398 - $3,997
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$3,148 - $5,943
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$2,980 - $5,028
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$2,553 - $7,105

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,800 - $2,985
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$2,500 - $3,500
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,852 - $2,902
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$2,600 - $15,000

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Lofts at Kendall Square
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$3,644 - $4,705
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$3,275 - $5,500

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$3,275 - $5,500
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Parkside Place
$3,119 - $4,360
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$3,119 - $5,834

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$3,119 - $5,834
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Parkside Place

700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
$3,670 - $4,403
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$3,361 - $6,456

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$3,361 - $6,456
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$4,337 - $4,899
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$3,050 - $9,196

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 22

Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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AVA North Point
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$3,595 - $3,748
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$2,915 - $4,825
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$58

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$2,973 - $4,883
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 24

AVA North Point

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Forest Court
$3,150 - $3,400
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty|20
$4,287 - $5,242
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$3,074 - $18,110

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Twenty|20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Walden Park
$2,980 - $3,357
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$2,482 - $4,435

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$2,482 - $4,435
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,650
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$3,285 - $3,650

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$3,285 - $3,650
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 15, 2026

There are currently 288 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Cambridge, MA that range in price from $1,150 to $11,762. East Cambridge, Cambridgepark and Harvard University are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Cambridge with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Cambridge96$3,670$1,700
Cambridgepark94$3,525$1,739
Harvard University30$2,785$1,650
North Cambridge27$3,479$1,150
The Port26$3,495$2,305
Aggasiz15$3,125$1,739

Largest Available Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cambridge, MA is found at 5 Concord Ave in the Kendall Square neighborhood and is 3,000 square feet priced from $2,700. 275 Medford has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,160 square feet and currently listed start at $3,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cambridge:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
5 Concord Ave1b1b3,000 Sq Ft$2,700
275 Medford041,160 Sq Ft$3,475
The Franklin at Hancock Village1 Bed/1 Bath - The Franklin1,115 Sq Ft$2,995
Windsor at Cambridge ParkF1,038 Sq Ft$3,671
Elan Union MarketOne Bedroom One Bathroom (1019 SF)1,019 Sq Ft$3,478
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -B1,010 Sq Ft$3,305
Piano Craft GuildOne Bedroom Loft w/ All Utilities Included750 Sq Ft$3,800
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$4,695
Fenway Triangle1 bedroom603 Sq Ft$3,797
CHR Coolidge Corner Communities1 Bedroom/1 Bath357 Sq Ft$2,305

Cheapest Available Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Burbank TerraceOne Bedroom 60%$1,675
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700

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Cambridge Overview

Firmly located in the greater Boston region, Cambridge is a gem of the proud state of Massachusetts. Home to both Harvard University and MIT, this scholarly destination is known for so much more than higher learning, making it an ideal locale in which to raise a family or embark on a career.

Why live in Cambridge, MA?

"Basking in history and home to ""the most innovative square mile on the planet"" (Kendall Square), Cambridge rentals have much to offer and have become highly sought-after pieces of property. Ivy league college students flock to the area, given its home to Harvard, and the greater Boston job market is just a short rail ride away. When it comes to life in a Massachusetts city, Cambridge simply hits the mark on all counts."

Cambridge, MA
Population: 118,977

Ranked #238

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cambridge is at Burbank Terrace listed at $1,675.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,348.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at 5 Concord Ave.

What is the average size for Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 1,833 sq ft.

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