
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,495 (84 Rentals)


179 Prospect St

279 Harvard St

27 William St

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Putnam Manor

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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96 Washington St, Unit 17

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

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736 Washington St
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28 S Huntington Ave

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

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128 Washington St

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Burbank Terrace

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15 Orkney Rd

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 102

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 203

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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 205

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 301

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1223 Beacon St, Unit 316

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

51 S Huntington Ave

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

18 Saint Lukes Rd

27 Saint Lukes Rd

35 Orkney Rd

44 Orkney Rd

805 Mount Auburn St
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594 Cambridge St

313 Allston St, Unit 5

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

59 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

49 S Huntington Ave

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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22 Chiswick Rd

3 Holland St, Unit #4

28 Academy Hill 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 | $2,758 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,304 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,933 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,935 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,892 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
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Cambridge, MAPopulation: 118,977
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridge is at Burbank Terrace listed at $1,575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $1,575 at Burbank Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $1,575 at Burbank Terrace.
What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Burbank Terrace and starts from $1,575.
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