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11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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79 Harvey St, Unit 1
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
2534 Massachusetts Ave
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671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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64 Henderson St
64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit Apt 2
24 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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22 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3
39 Waterhouse StSomerville, MA 02144
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104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2
104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
34 Arlington St
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 1
14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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1729 Commonwealth Ave
1729 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Radnor Rd
15 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room2
1011 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2
17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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167 College Ave, Unit 1
167 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1
124 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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101 Orleans St
101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,749 | $1,450 | $9,649 |
| Cheap Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,163 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,214 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,347 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/01/2026Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $800 to $18,843 with an overall median price of $7,400. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Cambridge at $1,700, Aggasiz at $1,450, and Cambridgepark at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| East Cambridge | $6,000 | $1,700 | 417 |
| Aggasiz | $6,375 | $1,450 | 99 |
| Cambridgepark | $6,495 | $1,650 | 214 |
| Harvard University | $8,000 | $890 | 148 |
| North Cambridge | $8,050 | $800 | 179 |
| The Port | $9,485 | $1,700 | 136 |
Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinal Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.19 price per square foot 125 Trapelo Rd Model at 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 | 125 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 6 | 27 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 900 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
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Firmly located in the greater Boston region, Cambridge is a gem of the proud state of Massachusetts. Home to both Harvard University and MIT, this scholarly destination is known for so much more than higher learning, making it an ideal locale in which to raise a family or embark on a career.
Why live in Cambridge, MA?
"Basking in history and home to ""the most innovative square mile on the planet"" (Kendall Square), Cambridge rentals have much to offer and have become highly sought-after pieces of property. Ivy league college students flock to the area, given its home to Harvard, and the greater Boston job market is just a short rail ride away. When it comes to life in a Massachusetts city, Cambridge simply hits the mark on all counts."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $7,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Cambridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cambridge?
Cheap apartments in Cambridge have an average cost of $273 which is $7,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.
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