Apartments for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (125 Rentals)

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33 Jefferson St
$4,100

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Base Rent$4,100

Total Monthly Price$4,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Jefferson St

33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 Prince St, Unit 2
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Prince St, Unit 2

12 Prince StCambridge, MA 02139
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126 Thorndike St, Unit 1
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Thorndike St, Unit 1

126 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor

23 Fair Oaks StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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166 5th St, Unit 3
$2,695

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Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

166 5th St, Unit 3

166 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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67 Gore St, Unit 2F
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

67 Gore St, Unit 2F

67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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59 Church St, Unit 201
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

59 Church St, Unit 201

59 Church StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Andrew St, Unit 1
$3,450

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Base Rent$3,450

Total Monthly Price$3,450
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Andrew St, Unit 1

23 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Dudley St, Unit 1
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 Dudley St, Unit 1

8 Dudley StCambridge, MA 02140
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147 Tremont St, Unit 147
$3,550

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Base Rent$3,550

Total Monthly Price$3,550
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

147 Tremont St, Unit 147

147 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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509 Medford St, Unit Apt 2
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

509 Medford St, Unit Apt 2

509 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
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430 Main St, Unit Apt # 1
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
10 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

430 Main St, Unit Apt # 1

430 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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12 Gerald Rd, Unit 1
$10,500

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Base Rent$10,500

Total Monthly Price$10,500
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2027

12 Gerald Rd, Unit 1

12 Gerald RdBoston, MA 02135
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52 Channing Rd, Unit Channing
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

52 Channing Rd, Unit Channing

52 Channing RdWatertown, MA 02472
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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1 Folsom Ave
$3,300 - $3,950

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Base Rent$3,300 - $3,950

Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $3,950
12 Month Lease Term
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Folsom Ave

1 Folsom AveBoston, MA 02120
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37 Hillside St
$3,600 - $4,950

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Base Rent$3,600 - $4,950

Total Monthly Price$3,600 - $4,950
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

37 Hillside St

37 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2
$4,300

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Base Rent$4,300

Total Monthly Price$4,300
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

104 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2

104 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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62 Gordon St
$4,895 - $5,250

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Base Rent$4,895 - $5,250

Total Monthly Price$4,895 - $5,250
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

62 Gordon St

62 Gordon StBoston, MA 02134
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16 Gerald Rd, Unit 1
$6,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,200

Total Monthly Price$6,200
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 30, 2027

16 Gerald Rd, Unit 1

16 Gerald RdBoston, MA 02135

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9 Shepherd Ave, Unit 2
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

9 Shepherd Ave, Unit 2

9 Shepherd AveBoston, MA 02115
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4 Sparhawk St, Unit 4A
$2,895

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Base Rent$2,895

Total Monthly Price$2,895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4 Sparhawk St, Unit 4A

4 Sparhawk StBoston, MA 02135
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16 Rice Ave, Unit Apt 2
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

16 Rice Ave, Unit Apt 2

16 Rice AveMedford, MA 02155
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39 Union St, Unit 1
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Union St, Unit 1

39 Union StBoston, MA 02135
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334 Lowell St, Unit 3
$3,116

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Base Rent$3,116

Total Monthly Price$3,116
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

334 Lowell St, Unit 3

334 Lowell StSomerville, MA 02145
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Cambridge, MA
Population: 118,977

Ranked #238

in US Census Population by City

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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 90 North St listed at $825.

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 $3,567.

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 $3,400 at 8 Dudley 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 2,697 sq ft.

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