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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,816 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,225 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,013 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,992 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,822 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Explore Cambridge
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 $1,800.
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 $6,889.
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 17 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 $140 which is $6,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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