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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $868 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $920 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,442 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,438 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,525 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 241 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Cambridge, MA that range in price from $1,200 to $20,013. North Cambridge, East Cambridge and The Port are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Cambridge with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge | 70 | $4,200 | $2,500 |
| East Cambridge | 52 | $4,482 | $2,795 |
| The Port | 44 | $4,750 | $2,950 |
| Harvard University | 36 | $4,350 | $1,200 |
| Aggasiz | 24 | $4,350 | $1,200 |
| Cambridgepark | 15 | $5,489 | $2,999 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Cambridge, MA is found at Park 151 in the Kendall Square neighborhood and is 1,632 square feet priced from $8,982. Urbane at Alewife in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,609 square feet and currently listed start at $5,944. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Cambridge:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park 151 | D9P1 - Three Bedroom + Den | 1,632 Sq Ft | $8,982 |
| Urbane at Alewife | C03 | 1,609 Sq Ft | $5,944 |
| Lantera at Boston Landing | 3.4 | 1,553 Sq Ft | $6,395 |
| 660 Washington | 3+ Bedrooms A | 1,540 Sq Ft | $7,188 |
| Boston East | cl1 | 1,509 Sq Ft | $5,619 |
| 14 Belknap St | 3 Bedroom | 1,500 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| J VUE at the LMA | D1R - Renovated 3 Bed/2 Bath | 1,500 Sq Ft | $4,958 |
| 11 Langdon St | 3 Bedroom | 1,500 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Hub50House | 3 Bed/3 Bath-F2 | 1,473 Sq Ft | $9,884 |
| The Viridian | 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 1,263 Sq Ft | $6,625 |
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Harrington ADA | $1,428 |
| 51 Park Dr | 3 beds for June 1st | $2,250 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Cambridge is at 7INK listed at $1,428.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $4,442.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 1,632 square feet unit starting from $8,982 at Park 151.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 2,693 sq ft.
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