
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (207 Rentals) Page 4 of 5


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471 Commonwealth Ave

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360 Riverway, Unit 21

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Barnes School Apartments

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Freeman-St Paul Apartments

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39 Saint Botolph St

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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 | $2,689 | $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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