
Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (350 Rentals)


Briston Arms Apartments

Frost Terrace

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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1000 Memorial

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10 Clary St, Unit 1

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17 Hunting St

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

1150 Cambridge St

61 Howard St
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

21 Brookline St, Unit #111

155 Prospect St

1102 Cambridge Street

Harvard University Housing

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard

61 Fayette Street

63 Inman Street

Putnam Manor

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27 William St

279 Harvard St

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House

179 Prospect St

Finch Cambridge

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27 Pratt St, Unit #1

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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24

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46 Gardner St

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39 Dartmouth St, Unit 1

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15 Pomeroy St, Unit 1
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24 S Huntington Ave

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28 Quint Ave, Unit 35B

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5 High Street Pl

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35 Parsons St, Unit B

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51 Delle Ave, Unit 2

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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390 Riverway

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24 Park Ave

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84 New Whitney St

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1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
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1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

Washington Heights

21 Euston

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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20 Cooper St, Unit 2

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

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126 Warren St, Unit G3

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
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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 Under $2000 | $2,677 | $1,400 | $6,454 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,248 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,013 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,257 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,914 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,799 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 2,274 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,400 to $6,454 with an average price of $2,677.
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 $800 to $13,489 with an average monthly rent of $3,248.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $900 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,013.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,879 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $20,550 - averaging $4,257 for the location.
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