Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (67 Rentals)

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One65 Main
$3,313 - $11,977
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$3,313 - $11,977

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,158 - $6,168
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$3,158 - $6,168

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$3,158 - $6,168
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$3,158 - $7,487
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$3,158 - $7,487

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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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61 Fayette Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cogswell Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cogswell Avenue

22-32 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Chauncy Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chauncy Court Apartments

18 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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69 Banks St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Banks St

69 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Akron St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Akron St

10 Akron StCambridge, MA 02138
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Leverett Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leverett Towers

1-3 Cowperthwaite StCambridge, MA 02138
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42 Kirkland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

42 Kirkland St

42 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
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4-6 Athens Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

4-6 Athens Ter

4-6 Athens TerCambridge, MA 02138
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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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Ash Down House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Down House

235 Albany StCambridge, MA 02139
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345 Harrison
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$2,743 - $7,322
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$2,731 - $7,310
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$2,743 - $7,322
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Continuum
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$2,731 - $10,149
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$2,731 - $10,149

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$2,731 - $10,149
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Continuum

219 Western AveAllston, MA 02134
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The Brynx
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$2,701 - $6,107
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$2,701 - $6,107

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The Brynx

201 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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Pierce Boston
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$3,569 - $10,754
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$3,569 - $10,754

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$3,569 - $10,754
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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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J VUE at the LMA
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$2,486 - $4,606
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$2,486 - $4,606

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$2,486 - $4,606
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J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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James and Harrison Court
Rent Specials
$3,035 - $5,780
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$3,035 - $5,780

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$3,035 - $5,780
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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Van Ness
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$3,935 - $9,937
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$3,935 - $9,937

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$3,935 - $9,937
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Fenway Triangle
Rent Specials
$3,550 - $7,100
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$3,550 - $7,100

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$3,550 - $7,100
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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280 Western
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$2,600 - $3,500
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$2,600 - $3,500

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$2,600 - $3,500
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280 Western

280 Western AveAllston, MA 02134
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26 Hichborn
$4,300
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$4,300

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$4,300
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26 Hichborn

26 Hichborn StBrighton, MA 02135
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Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?

If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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12 Commonwealth
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$3,100
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$3,100

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12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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1330 Boylston
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$4,034 - $12,517
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$4,034 - $12,517

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$4,034 - $12,517
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1330 Boylston

1330 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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The Graphic Lofts
$2,515 - $3,465
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$2,515 - $3,465

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The Graphic Lofts

32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Getting Around Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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72 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Cambridge is at 7INK listed at $1,479.

How much is the average rent for a Student Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Cambridge is $4,132.

What is the largest Student Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Cambridge Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in Cambridge is currently at 447 sq ft.

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