Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $300 (11 Rentals)

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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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Barnes School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barnes School Apartments

127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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80 Gardner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Gardner St

80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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130 Bowdoin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Bowdoin St

130 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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96 Saint Botolph St
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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1 Salem St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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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

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 $1,713.

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 $7,664.

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 9 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 $101 which is $7,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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