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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,593 | $868 | $9,800 |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,443 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,309 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,424 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,522 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 508 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Cambridge, MA that range in price from $1,150 to $10,209. East Cambridge, Cambridgepark and North Cambridge 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 | 156 | $3,634 | $1,675 |
| Cambridgepark | 141 | $3,315 | $1,650 |
| North Cambridge | 66 | $3,150 | $1,150 |
| Harvard University | 65 | $3,100 | $1,650 |
| Aggasiz | 45 | $3,200 | $1,750 |
| The Port | 35 | $3,442 | $1,675 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cambridge, MA is found at Avenir in the Financial District neighborhood and is 1,481 square feet priced from $4,635. The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,330 square feet and currently listed start at $7,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cambridge:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir | 1 Bedroom ZZ | 1,481 Sq Ft | $4,635 |
| The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf | 1 Bed/2 Bath-a20g | 1,330 Sq Ft | $7,500 |
| 275 Medford | 04 | 1,160 Sq Ft | $3,470 |
| Gables Arsenal Street | A10 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $3,442 |
| The Towers at Longfellow | Longfellow One Bedroom -B | 1,010 Sq Ft | $3,255 |
| Elan Union Market | One Bedroom One Bathroom (1007 SF) | 1,007 Sq Ft | $3,165 |
| One Canal | Merrimac Penthouse Premier | 996 Sq Ft | $5,486 |
| Elevate | Design 1R Premier | 989 Sq Ft | $4,079 |
| The Franklin at Hancock Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath - The Franklin | 765 Sq Ft | $3,295 |
| The Arlington | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 680 Sq Ft | $4,180 |
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,517 |
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | $1,600 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,149.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 1,481 square feet unit starting from $4,635 at Avenir.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 3,159 sq ft.
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