Gated Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (98 Rentals)

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Twenty20
$2,487 - $14,315
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$2,487 - $14,315

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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Walden Park
$2,437 - $3,057
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$2,372 - $2,992
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$2,437 - $3,057
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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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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59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A

59 Bishop Allen DrCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,380 - $3,650
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$2,280 - $3,550
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$2,380 - $3,650
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, 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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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,263 - $8,929
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$2,263 - $8,929

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$2,263 - $8,929
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Wendell St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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7 Wendell St, Unit 2

7 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
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$1,987 - $9,101
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$1,987 - $9,101

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$1,987 - $9,101
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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Parmelee Court
$2,495 - $2,990
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$2,495 - $2,990

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$2,495 - $2,990
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Parmelee Court

655 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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138 Ipswich St, Unit 21
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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138 Ipswich St, Unit 21

138 Ipswich StBoston, MA 02215
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J VUE at the LMA
Rent Specials
$2,486 - $4,606
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$2,486 - $4,606

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$2,486 - $4,606
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J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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Residences at Brighton Marine
Rent Specials
$2,457 - $3,471
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$2,457 - $3,471

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$2,457 - $3,471
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Residences at Brighton Marine

1465 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Mezzo Design Lofts
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$2,455 - $6,638
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$2,455 - $6,638

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$2,455 - $6,638
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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E3 Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,450 - $25,171
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$2,450 - $25,171

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$2,450 - $25,171
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E3 Apartments

65 Brainerd RdAllston, MA 02134
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82 Monmouth St, Unit #101-906
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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82 Monmouth St, Unit #101-906

82 Monmouth StBrookline, MA 02446
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40 Chester St, Unit 1R
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

40 Chester St, Unit 1R

40 Chester StSomerville, MA 02144
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2

44 Wilson AveBelmont, MA 02478
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Boston East
Rent Specials
$2,443 - $9,174
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$2,443 - $9,174

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$2,443 - $9,174
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Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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The Eddy
Rent Specials
$2,443 - $5,079
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$2,443 - $5,079

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$2,443 - $5,079
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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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9 Farrington Ave, Unit #12-3
$2,420
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$2,420

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9 Farrington Ave, Unit #12-3

9 Farrington AveBoston, MA 02134
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Vera
Rent Specials
$2,410 - $3,850
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$2,410 - $3,850

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$2,410 - $3,850
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Vera

38 Hichborn StBrighton, MA 02135
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Lantera at Boston Landing
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$2,403 - $6,395
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$2,403 - $6,395

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$2,403 - $6,395
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Lantera at Boston Landing

125 Guest StBoston, MA 02135
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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 Gated Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Cambridge is at Kendall Crossing Apartments listed at $1,042.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Cambridge is $3,928.

What is the largest Gated Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Cambridge Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Cambridge is currently at 2,175 sq ft.

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