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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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$1,399
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3
$1,425
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$1,425
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$1,425
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3

100 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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$1,495
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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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7 Denby Rd, Unit G
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit G

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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252 Cypress St
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
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252 Cypress St

252 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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102 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 14 Monument Sq

14 Monument Sq

BostonMA02129
property at 331 Huntington Ave

331 Huntington Ave

BostonMA02115

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
$1,725
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$1,725
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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
$1,775
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$1,775
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31 Seattle St, Unit B

31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridge is at Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,650.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,448.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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