
Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (359 Rentals)


Briston Arms Apartments

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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6

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74 Otis St, Unit 2R

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146 Allston St

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74 Otis St, Unit 2

Cambridge Ivy Inn

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1000 Memorial Dr, Unit 2

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175 River St, Unit 2

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28 Speridakis Ter, Unit 3
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474 Putnam Ave

1686 Massachusetts Ave

472 Putnam Ave

15 Chester St

48 Kirkland St

1 Craigie St

252 Putnam Ave

155 Prospect St

1102 Cambridge Street

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
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Harvard University Housing

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard

61 Fayette Street

63 Inman Street

Putnam Manor

19 Garden St

Close Building

279 Harvard St

179 Prospect St

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House
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Finch Cambridge

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203 Fuller St, Unit 403

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164 N Beacon St, Unit 22

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160 Strathmore Rd, Unit 17

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1128 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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1169 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 607

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit #2

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59 Marshall St, Unit 2

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152 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

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160 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1
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350 Beacon St, Unit 3B

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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit BR

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18 Beechcroft St, Unit 4

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2 Appian Way, Unit 1

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193 Strathmore Rd

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25 Duval St

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1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

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186 Naples Rd, Unit 401

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2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34

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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 Under $2000 | $2,681 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,131 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,733 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,385 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $5,441 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,697 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,624 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 2,473 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,550 to $10,000 with an average price of $2,681.
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 $19,912 with an average monthly rent of $3,131.
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 $19,230. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,733.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,046 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $20,000 - averaging $4,385 for the location.
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