
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (207 Rentals) Page 3 of 5


767 Tremont St

767 Tremont St, Unit 8

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

1163 Boylston St, Unit 28

99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

1641 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11
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1223 Beacon St, Unit 102

854 Beacon St, Unit 8

854 Beacon St, Unit D

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

103 Gordon St, Unit 9

405 Beacon St, Unit A

405 Beacon St, Unit C

405 Beacon St, Unit D

405 Beacon St, Unit 15

405 Beacon St, Unit B
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1077 Beacon St, Unit 9

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14

1061 Beacon St, Unit 11

1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

1223 Beacon St, Unit 408

5 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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507 Beacon St, Unit 8

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213 Kelton St

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903 Beacon St, Unit 8

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1060 Beacon St, Unit 14
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1101 Beacon St, Unit 6

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410 Beacon St, Unit D

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1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10

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1292 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

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1064 Beacon St, Unit 14

1077 Beacon St, Unit 6

405 Beacon St, Unit 4

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1

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40 Ridgemont St

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217 Kelton St
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64 Woodstock Ave

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161 Kelton St

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232 Kelton St

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68 Woodstock Ave

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99 Gordon St

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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389 Beacon St

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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20 Cooper St, Unit 2
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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 | $2,689 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,255 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,877 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,946 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,825 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge is HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Cambridge costs $3,582.
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 52 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 $385 which is $3,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge.
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