1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (988 Rentals)

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101 Fayerweather St, Unit B
$2,350
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101 Fayerweather St, Unit B

101 Fayerweather StCambridge, MA 02138
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$2,400
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2

720 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2

2 Norfolk TerCambridge, MA 02139
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150 5th St, Unit 1
$2,450
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150 5th St, Unit 1

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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94 River St
$2,400 - $2,450
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94 River St

94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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66 Walden St
$2,400
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$2,200 - $3,500
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66 Walden St

66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4F
$2,500
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4F

1580 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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89 2nd St
$2,350
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89 2nd St

89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Ware St
$2,400
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$2,400 - $3,000
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2 Ware St

2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Ware St
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2 Ware St

2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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157 Hamilton St, Unit 2
$2,250
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157 Hamilton St, Unit 2

157 Hamilton StCambridge, MA 02139
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34 Chatham St, Unit B1
$2,275
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$2,275
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34 Chatham St, Unit B1

34 Chatham StCambridge, MA 02139
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 18 Centre St

$1,800

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18 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 367 Concord Ave

$2,500

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367 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 10 Fourth St Pl

$2,500

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10 Fourth St Pl

CambridgeMA02141
property at 101 Fayerweather St

$2,350

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101 Fayerweather St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 720 Cambridge St

$2,300

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720 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 35 Clifton St

$2,495

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35 Clifton St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 32 Magoun St

$2,450

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32 Magoun St

CambridgeMA02140
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179 Prospect St
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179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge, MA
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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 Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,175.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 1,330 square feet unit starting from $7,500 at The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 3,303 sq ft.

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