New Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,500 (30 Rentals)

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Market Central
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$2,444 - $6,750
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$2,444 - $6,750

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$2,444 - $6,750
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138

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The Indie
Rent Specials
$2,498 - $6,385
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Indie

35-43 Braintree StBoston, MA 02134
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The Harvey
$2,453 - $6,953
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$2,453 - $6,953

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$2,453 - $6,953
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Harvey

50 Hood Park DrBoston, MA 02129
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Boston East
$2,423 - $9,548
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$2,423 - $9,548

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$2,423 - $9,548
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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1550 on the Charles
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$2,372 - $6,563
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$2,372 - $6,563

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$2,372 - $6,563
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,790 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Built in 2024Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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7INK
$1,474 - $17,415
Plus Fees
Built in 2022Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

7INK

217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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18 Autumn St, Unit A
$1,450
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$1,450

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Built in 20251 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

18 Autumn St, Unit A

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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SOBO Place
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SOBO Place

55 W 5th StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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9 Medford St
Built in 2015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Medford St

9 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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45 Marion
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Marion

45 Marion StBrookline, MA 02446
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One Newcomb Place
Built in 2021Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

One Newcomb Place

1 Newcomb StRoxbury, MA 02118
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Tremont 1457
Built in 2020Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tremont 1457

1457 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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The Beverly
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly

101 Beverly StBoston, MA 02114
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Coppersmith Village
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coppersmith Village

99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Weinberg House: 62+ Senior
Built in 2019Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg House: 62+ Senior

132 Chestnut Hill AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Getting Around Cambridge, MA

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 New Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Cambridge is at 18 Autumn St, Unit A listed at $1,450.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in Cambridge is $5,615.

What is the largest New Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 65 Cameron St, Unit 5.

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

The average size for a New rental in Cambridge is currently at 668 sq ft.

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