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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $300 (132 Rentals)
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$1,199
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$1,199
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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room
17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,299
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$1,299
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$1,299
175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,500
1000 Memorial Dr, Unit 2
1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$100
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$100
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING
75 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
106 Addington Rd
BrooklineMA02445
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$900
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$900
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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$950
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$950
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7 Linden St, Unit room
7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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$995
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$995
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280 McGrath Hwy
280 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 202622 Highgate St
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 202620 Highgate St
20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,020
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$1,020
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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton
120 Holton StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
148 Washington St, Unit 2
148 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
28 Tip Top St
BostonMA02135
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$1,075
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$1,075
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1
46 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
2 Mission St
BostonMA02115
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$1,125
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$1,125
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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2
16 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
72 Leicester St
72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,200
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$1,200
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152 Winchester St, Unit 1
152 Winchester StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
23 Aspinwall Ave, Unit 2
23 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,200
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$1,200
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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A
68 Willow AveSomerville, MA 02144
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26 Tip Top St
BostonMA02135
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$1,200 - $2,950
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now840-846 Massachusetts Ave
840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
7 Harvard Ter
BostonMA02134
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$1,280
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$1,280
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,300
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$1,300
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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33 Thornton St
33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,300
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$1,300
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
18 Greylock Rd
BostonMA02134
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$1,350
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$1,350
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133 Cedar St, Unit 2
133 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,360
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now11 New Hampshire Ave
11 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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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 | $2,695 | $1,200 | $9,800 |
| Cheap Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,235 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,478 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,371 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA
Pricing Updated: 11/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $900 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $7,235. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Cambridge at $995, Cambridgepark at $1,995, and Aggasiz at $2,180. 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 | $995 | 539 |
| Cambridgepark | $6,237 | $1,995 | 444 |
| Aggasiz | $6,500 | $2,180 | 141 |
| North Cambridge | $7,200 | $900 | 326 |
| Harvard University | $8,499 | $1,600 | 282 |
| The Port | $8,975 | $1,000 | 221 |
Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA
As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.19 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 starting at $1,895 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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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| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 | 592 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 22 Shepard St, Unit B | 22 Shepard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A | 1120 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6 | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 70 Peterborough St, Unit A | 70 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 180 Calumet St, Unit #2 | 180 Calumet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.13 |
| 92 Wallace St, Unit 1 | 92 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.09 |
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Cambridge Overview
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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Getting Around Cambridge, MA
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
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $7,235.
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 162 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 $333 which is $6,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.
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