Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $1,800 (136 Rentals)

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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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86 Chestnut St, Unit G
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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86 Chestnut St, Unit G

86 Chestnut StBrookline, MA 02445
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1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A

1061 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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525 LINC
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$1,750 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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38 Linden St
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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38 Linden St

38 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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7A Taylor St, Unit 3
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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7A Taylor St, Unit 3

7A Taylor StSomerville, MA 02145
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16 Highgate St, Unit 103
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
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16 Highgate St, Unit 103

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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178 Calumet St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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178 Calumet St, Unit 1

178 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300

Total Monthly Price
$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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259 North St, Unit 2B
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

259 North St, Unit 2B

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?

There are currently 2,526 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $900 to $9,695 with an average price of $2,671.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cambridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge ranges from $950 to $22,780 with an average monthly rent of $3,129.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $375 to $26,852. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,779.

How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 3,374 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $45,000 - averaging $4,212 for the location.

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