
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (154 Rentals)


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173 Concord Ave, Unit 173ConcordAve

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16 Chauncy St, Unit B

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60 Magazine St, Unit B

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9 Howard St

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132 Cherry St, Unit #3

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114 Thorndike St, Unit #1

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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

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28 Plymouth St

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59 Church St, Unit 203
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19 Trowbridge St, Unit 19T3

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23 Andrew St, Unit 1

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12 Merrill St, Unit 2

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131 Sherman St, Unit #9

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39 S Normandy Ave, Unit #1

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1 Langdon Sq

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31 Wheeler St, Unit 202

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17 Hunting St

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183 Prospect St, Unit 3

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
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10 Clary St

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10 Dana St, Unit 10 dana st apt 215

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51 Russell Rd, Unit NA

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23 Aspinwall Ave, Unit 2

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20 Stedman St, Unit Garden

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125 London St, Unit Apartment 3

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131 Summer St, Unit #2

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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham St

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16 Electric Ave, Unit U2

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260 Boston Ave
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578 Washington St

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89 Cottage St, Unit #2

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15 Murray Ct, Unit #1

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7 Wallingford Rd, Unit #2

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5 Washington St, Unit #503

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1 Morton Pl, Unit #2

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8 Maplewood St, Unit 8 MAPLEWOOD

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35 Grant Ave, Unit 35

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378 North St, Unit Spacious North End - 2BR

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305 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 305
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15 Rice Ave, Unit Rice Ave #1

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63 Newport St, Unit 63 Newport Street

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12 Kilsyth Ter, Unit 24

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14 Duval St, Unit 4

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30 Mansfield St, Unit 1

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95 Prentiss St, Unit No 2

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1081 Broadway, Unit 2

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265 Border St, Unit #405

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38 Regent St, Unit 2

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125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit First
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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 | $2,728 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,983 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,932 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,076 | $950 | $10,000+ |
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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 15 Rice Ave, Unit Rice Ave Unit #1 listed at $900.
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 $3,578.
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 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at 95 Cottage St, Unit #2.
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 1,582 sq ft.
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