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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,698 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,255 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,023 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,267 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,879 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,807 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending this month for top Cambridge, MA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Special** Free parking special with a signed lease before September 1st. No Application Fee! Email for more details!!!Expires September 30, 2026
Heat and hot water included in the rent! Contact the leasing office for details!Expires September 02, 2026
Receive ½ MONTH FREE on any apartment with a move in date by 9/30! *Conditions apply, please contact the leasing team for details.Expires September 02, 2026
Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent at Union House! Applicable for 12+ Month Leases* Minimum lease terms apply. Other costs and fees excluded. Contact the leasing office for more details.Expires September 02, 2026
Receive up to two weeks free when you move into select apartment homes. Conditions apply.Expires September 02, 2026
Lease & Receive 1 Month, On Us!* *Lease terms and restrictions may apply. Contact our team for details.Expires September 02, 2026
Tour today and receive up to a half month off base rent! (12+ month lease). *Restrictions May ApplyExpires September 02, 2026
2 MONTHS FREE RENT on ALL UNITS NOW - SEPT. 15th *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to changeExpires September 02, 2026
Steps from work, transit, and Kendall Square living.Expires September 02, 2026
$199 Security Deposit Special! [Offer good thru Sep 15, 2026]Expires September 02, 2026
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$500 look and lease on available apartments! *Restrictions May Apply
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Limited Time Offer! Receive One and a Half Month FREE on all Apartments—don’t miss out! Terms and conditions may apply. Please contact the leasing office for more information.
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Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent at Union House! Applicable for 12+ Month Leases* Minimum lease terms apply. Other costs and fees excluded. Contact the leasing office for more details.
2 MONTHS FREE RENT on ALL UNITS NOW - SEPT. 15th *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to change
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