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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,684 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,803 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,649 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 424 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Cambridge, MA that range in price from $1,600 to $5,900. East Cambridge, Harvard University and Cambridgepark 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge | 161 | $3,564 | $1,700 |
| Harvard University | 91 | $2,885 | $1,600 |
| Cambridgepark | 59 | $2,943 | $2,375 |
| North Cambridge | 54 | $2,951 | $1,800 |
| The Port | 34 | $3,356 | $2,105 |
| Aggasiz | 25 | $2,875 | $1,870 |
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | $1,600 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,700 |
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Write a ReviewFirmly 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.
"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."
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cambridge is at Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,130.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a square feet unit at .
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 2,876 sq ft.
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