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64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit Apt 2
24 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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167 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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26 Mapleton StBoston, MA 02135
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81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
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10 Bigelow StBoston, MA 02135
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90 Chandler St, Unit 1
90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,749 | $1,450 | $9,649 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| 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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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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