Apartments for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (299 Rentals)

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77 Norfolk St, Unit R, Unit R
$3,495
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

77 Norfolk St, Unit R, Unit R

77 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Andrew St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,700
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$3,700
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$3,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

23 Andrew St, Unit 1, Unit 1

23 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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7 Riverside Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2
$5,700
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$5,700
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$5,700
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

7 Riverside Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

7 Riverside PlCambridge, MA 02139
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70 Gore St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,495
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

70 Gore St, Unit 1, Unit 1

70 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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339 Allston St
$5,250 - $5,350
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$5,250 - $5,350
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$5,250 - $5,350
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339 Allston St

339 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6
$3,060
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$3,060
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

514 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Langdon Sq
$3,295 - $4,755
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$3,295 - $4,755
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$3,295 - $4,755
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1 Langdon Sq

1 Langdon SqCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Hunting St
$3,200 - $3,250
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$3,200 - $3,250
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12 Hunting St

12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St
$4,300 - $4,500
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$4,300 - $4,500
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$4,300 - $4,500
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

10 Clary St

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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84 North St, Unit 1A, Unit 1A
$3,200
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

84 North St, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

84 North StMedford, MA 02155
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8 Niles St, Unit 8, Unit 8
$4,400
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$4,400
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$4,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

8 Niles St, Unit 8, Unit 8

8 Niles StBoston, MA 02135
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85 Surrey St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$5,200
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$5,200
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$5,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

85 Surrey St, Unit 2, Unit 2

85 Surrey StBoston, MA 02135
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cambridge, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Cambridge is at 28 Orleans St listed at $870.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Cambridge is $4,242.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $1,820 at 282 Summer St, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Cambridge For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Cambridge is currently at 1,672 sq ft.

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