Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (132 Rentals)

99 Hancock St

25 Cumberland St

55 S Huntington Ave
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55 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

Commonwealth Gardens

55 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B3

51 S Huntington Ave
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10 Wait St

55 S Huntington Ave

153 Brighton Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

55 S Huntington Ave

389 Massachusetts Ave

55 S Huntington Ave

55 S Huntington Ave

1110 Commonwealth Ave
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8 Wait St

592 Cambridge St

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10 Wait St

1576 Commonwealth Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

1061 Beacon St

51 S Huntington Ave

248 Newbury St

1061 Beacon St

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A
Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,680 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,268 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,955 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,316 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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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
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge is under $1,517.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is 35 @ EightSixty which is listed at $1,713, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $6,839.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 528 regular apartments in Cambridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cambridge?
Cheap apartments in Cambridge have an average cost of $550 which is $6,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.
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