Gated Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (97 Rentals)

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Elevate
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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929 Mass
$2,410 - $3,930
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$2,375 - $3,895
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$2,410 - $3,930
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 14, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$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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Walden Park
$2,337 - $4,830
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$2,337 - $4,830
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$2,337 - $4,830
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,301 - $8,484
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$2,301 - $8,484
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$2,301 - $8,484
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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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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7 Elmer St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

7 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,068 - $9,649
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$2,068 - $9,649
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$2,068 - $9,649
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14

11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500
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7 Charlesbank Rd, Unit 2

7 Charlesbank RdNewton, MA 02458
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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15 Park, Unit 5
$2,500
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$2,500
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15 Park, Unit 5

15 ParkBoston, MA 02215
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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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The Residences on Broadway
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$2,490 - $7,180
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$2,490 - $7,180
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$2,490 - $7,180
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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The Bradford
$2,480 - $11,972
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$2,480 - $11,972
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$2,480 - $11,972
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The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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Boston East
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$2,465 - $10,500
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$2,465 - $10,500
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$2,465 - $10,500
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Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Residences at Brighton Marine
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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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44 Wilson Ave, Unit 2
$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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82 Monmouth St, Unit #101-906
$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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The Royal Belmont
$2,430 - $5,410
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$2,430 - $5,410
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$2,430 - $5,410
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The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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Union 346
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$2,420 - $3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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9 Farrington Ave, Unit #12-3
$2,420
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$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
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$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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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 46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,025.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Cambridge is $4,046.

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 2,244 sq ft.

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