2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (228 Rentals)

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43 May St, Unit #G3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 May St, Unit #G3

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

191 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

195 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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43 May St, Unit G3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 May St, Unit G3

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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540 Cambridge St, Unit #3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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540 Cambridge St, Unit #3

540 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
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43 May St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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43 May St, Unit 2

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 2

14 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3

14 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-3

14 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2

16 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4

1617 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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270 Harvard St
$2,410
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Sherman St
$2,360
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$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,360
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4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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Finch Cambridge
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Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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132.5 Oxford St
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132.5 Oxford St

132 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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77 Trowbridge St
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77 Trowbridge St

77 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Alberta Ter
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8 Alberta Ter

8 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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11 Tetlow
$2,400 - $2,650
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$2,250 - $3,500

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$2,250 - $3,500
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11 Tetlow

11 Tetlow StBoston, MA 02115
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
$2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200
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Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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239 Tremont St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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239 Tremont St, Unit 2

239 Tremont StSomerville, MA 02143
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit #2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit #2

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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428 Broadway, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

428 Broadway, Unit 1

428 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 109-2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 109-2

120 Brainerd RdAllston, MA 02134
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7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 2

7 Charlesbank RdNewton, MA 02458
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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Walk Score®

92 / 100

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 2 Bedroom Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cambridge with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Cambridge is at Arlington Gardens Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,709.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 3,463 sq ft.

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