1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (120 Rentals)

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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
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 61 Howard St

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

61 Howard St

CambridgeMA02139
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179 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
Student Housing
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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125 WARREN
Rent Specials
$1,900 - $3,200
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$1,900 - $5,800

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$1,900 - $5,800
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125 WARREN

125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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Burbank Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,847
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$1,728 - $2,202

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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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40 Bristol St
$1,000
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$1,000 - $2,100

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$1,000 - $2,100
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40 Bristol St

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

1504 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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51 Delle Ave, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

51 Delle Ave, Unit 2

51 Delle AveBoston, MA 02120
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23 Knowlton St, Unit 1R
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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23 Knowlton St, Unit 1R

23 Knowlton StSomerville, MA 02145
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497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

497 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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28 Quint Ave, Unit 35B
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

28 Quint Ave, Unit 35B

28 Quint AveBoston, MA 02134
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1

44 Touro AveMedford, MA 02155
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21 High St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 7

21 High St, Unit 2

21 High StSomerville, MA 02144
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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1480 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,300
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$2,000 - $2,300

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$2,000 - $2,300
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1480 Commonwealth Ave

1480 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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24 Park Ave
$2,000
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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199 Winthrop Rd
$1,950 - $2,000
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$1,950 - $2,000

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$1,950 - $2,000
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199 Winthrop Rd

199 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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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 The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,263.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 1,253 square feet unit starting from $4,244 at The Bradford.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 1,855 sq ft.

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