1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (804 Rentals)

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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,441 - $2,721
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$2,189 - $8,361
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$2,189 - $8,361
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80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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89 2nd St
$2,350
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$2,350
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$2,350
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89 2nd St

89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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70 Kirkland St, Unit 33
$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
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70 Kirkland St, Unit 33

70 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3

248 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

931 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299
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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,105
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$1,730
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$375
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$2,105
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,445
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$2,070
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$375
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$2,445
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

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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 listed at $1,100.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,092.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

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

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

Expert Rental Resources

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