
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $868 (92 Rentals)


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19 Garden St

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35 @ EightSixty

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit 200

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Vinal Street Apartments

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2
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736 Washington St

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26 Oxford St, Unit First floor front, Unit First floor front

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit B3

88 Broadway

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22 Armington St, Unit 25, Unit 25

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58 S Russell St, Unit 5, Unit 5

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 203

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

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8 Louisburg Sq, Unit BF, Unit BF

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95 Bynner St, Unit studio, Unit studio
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319 Allston St, Unit A, Unit A

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

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126 Warren St

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99 Warren St

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1067 Beacon St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G, Unit #1G

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145 Nichols Ave, Unit B, Unit B

113 Nottinghill Rd

10 Wait St, Unit B1

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507 Beacon St

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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28 S Huntington Ave, Unit 303

805 Mount Auburn St
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10 Wait St, Unit 301

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116 Warren St

27 Saint Lukes Rd

35 Orkney Rd

10 Brainerd Rd, Unit 11

40 Anderson St, Unit B

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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57 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $868 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,442 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,306 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,438 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,525 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Vinal Street Apartments listed at $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $1,550 at Vinal Street Apartments.
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 $1,550 at Vinal Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vinal Street Apartments and starts from $1,550.
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