Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (1,557 Rentals)

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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2
$2,500
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$2,500

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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2

16 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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20 Langdon St, Unit 8
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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20 Langdon St, Unit 8

20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Laurent
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$2,477 - $11,656
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$2,477 - $11,656

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$2,477 - $11,656
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,413 - $9,008
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$2,413 - $9,008

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$2,413 - $9,008
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,407 - $4,744
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$2,342 - $4,679
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$2,407 - $4,744
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

1697 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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381 Harvard St, Unit 01

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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43 May St, Unit #G3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 May St, Unit #G3

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3

193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St, Unit #8

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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89 2nd St
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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89 2nd St

89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

931 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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43 May St, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 10

43 May St, Unit 2

43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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 2,412 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,100 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,687.

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 $17,270 with an average monthly rent of $3,095.

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 $21,050. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,722.

How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,664 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $16,816 - averaging $4,344 for the location.

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