
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (190 Rentals)


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10 Clary St

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131 Rindge Ave, Unit Rindge Ave

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166 5th St

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67 Gore St, Unit 2F

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3 Howland St, Unit 1

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363 Windsor St, Unit 2

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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

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113 River St, Unit 113 River St., 1

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39 Regent St, Unit 3
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental

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16 Chauncy St, Unit B

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114 Thorndike St, Unit #1

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23 Andrew St, Unit 1

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393 Broadway, Unit #20

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131 Sherman St, Unit #9

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39 S Normandy Ave, Unit #1

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147 Tremont St, Unit 147

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

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142 Larch Rd, Unit 142 Larch rd.
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53 Rindge Ave, Unit 53 Rindge - 3S

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17 Hunting St

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9 Ellery Street, Unit Apartment 45

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60 Puritan Rd, Unit 60 Puritan Road

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72 Bower St, Unit 72 Bower Street #2

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65 Fairbanks St, Unit 2

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63 Fairbanks St, Unit 2

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15 Monmouth St, Unit 1

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100 Porter St, Unit 100 Porter St Apt 1

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100 Wildwood Ave, Unit 1
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30 Bothwell Rd, Unit A

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8 Cenacle Rd, Unit 8 Cenacle

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39 Union St, Unit 1

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37 Pequossette St, Unit Charles River

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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar

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75 Elmira St, Unit First Floor 3BR + Office

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1562 Tremont St, Unit 2

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8 Mapleton St, Unit 8 Mapleton

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67 Temple St, Unit 1
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16 Watson St, Unit 2

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314 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 314 Mass Ave. 2, Arlington, Ma

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4 Litchfield St, Unit 2

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390 Highland Ave, Unit 2

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35 Grant Ave, Unit 35

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71 Foster St, Unit 2

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7 Hillside St, Unit 2

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37 Hillside St

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96 Hammond St

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24 Central Rd
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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 | $2,716 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,001 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,281 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,906 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,871 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,820 | $1,000 | $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 28 Orleans St 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 $3,712.
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 $3,200 at 1254 Commonwealth Ave.
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 2,082 sq ft.
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