3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $3,000 (217 Rentals)

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27 Forest St, Unit 1
$2,700
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27 Forest St, Unit 1

27 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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43 May St, Unit 2T
$2,600
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$2,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 15, 2026

43 May St, Unit 2T

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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183 Harvard St, Unit 3
$3,000
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183 Harvard St, Unit 3

183 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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26 Forest St, Unit 1
$2,700
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

26 Forest St, Unit 1

26 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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68 Pleasant St, Unit 66-3
$3,000
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68 Pleasant St, Unit 66-3

68 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Pleasant St, Unit 64-2
$3,000
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63 Pleasant St, Unit 64-2

63 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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38 Jefferson St
$2,950
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$2,950
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38 Jefferson St

38 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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196 Sherman St
$2,900
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196 Sherman St

196 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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19 Pleasant Street
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19 Pleasant Street

19 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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120 Columbia St
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120 Columbia St

120 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139

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68 Putnam St, Unit 2
$2,900
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$2,900
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68 Putnam St, Unit 2

68 Putnam StWatertown, MA 02472
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280 McGrath Hwy, Unit 2
$2,795
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$2,795
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280 McGrath Hwy, Unit 2

280 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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39 Pinckney St, Unit 3
$3,000
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39 Pinckney St, Unit 3

39 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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582 Cambridge St, Unit 3
$3,000
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582 Cambridge St, Unit 3

582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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582 Cambridge St, Unit 3
$3,000
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582 Cambridge St, Unit 3

582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A
$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
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47 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 47A

47 Kilsyth RdBrookline, MA 02445
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91 Wallingford Rd, Unit 3
$2,995
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$2,995
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91 Wallingford Rd, Unit 3

91 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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4 Adella Pl, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000
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4 Adella Pl, Unit 1

4 Adella PlBoston, MA 02134
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75 Aldie St, Unit 1
$2,700
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75 Aldie St, Unit 1

75 Aldie StBoston, MA 02134
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94 North St, Unit 94
$2,895
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$2,895
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94 North St, Unit 94

94 North StSomerville, MA 02144
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cambridge with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Cambridge is at 7INK listed at $1,411.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $4,361.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $6,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 2,445 sq ft.

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