Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (2,164 Rentals)

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24 Haskell St, Unit 3
$2,500
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24 Haskell St, Unit 3

24 Haskell StCambridge, MA 02140
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27 Forest St, Unit 4
$2,500
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27 Forest St, Unit 4

27 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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50 JFK St, Unit 48-20
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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50 JFK St, Unit 48-20

50 JFK StCambridge, MA 02138
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4

1617 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1616-4

1617 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Dana St, Unit 402
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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7 Dana St, Unit 402

7 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Beech St, Unit 102
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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12 Beech St, Unit 102

12 Beech StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Beech St, Unit 201
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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4 Beech St, Unit 201

4 Beech StCambridge, MA 02140
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162 Sherman St, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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162 Sherman St, Unit 1

162 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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24 Watson St, Unit 2R
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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24 Watson St, Unit 2R

24 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4F

1580 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Hammond St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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27 Hammond St, Unit 2

27 Hammond StCambridge, MA 02138
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3
$2,500
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Hampshire St, Unit 6A
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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80 Hampshire St, Unit 6A

80 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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454 Green St, Unit 1
$2,480
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$2,480

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$2,480
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454 Green St, Unit 1

454 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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81 Hampshire St, Unit 85-1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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81 Hampshire St, Unit 85-1

81 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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400 Franklin St, Unit 6
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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400 Franklin St, Unit 6

400 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 1

14 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,444 - $6,750
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$2,444 - $6,750

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$2,444 - $6,750
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425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,430 - $9,613
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$2,430 - $9,613

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$2,430 - $9,613
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?

There are currently 2,657 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $900 to $16,217 with an average price of $2,664.

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 $850 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,117.

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 $20,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,734.

How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 4,035 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $45,000 - averaging $4,223 for the location.

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