
Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,700 (3,007 Rentals)


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26 Forest St

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2 Ware St, Unit 403, Unit 403

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500 Franklin St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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520 Cambridge St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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2 Ware St, Unit 309, Unit 309

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6 Arlington St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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76 Martin St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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249 Hurley St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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71 Martin St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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393 Broadway, Unit #20, Unit #20

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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66 Walden St

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18, Unit 18

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8, Unit #24 - 8

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929 Mass

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150 5th St, Unit 150, Unit 150

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150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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60 Walden St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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338 Harvard St

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15 Centre St

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12 Ware St, Unit 33, Unit 33

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116 Berkshire St, Unit 7, Unit 7

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83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F, Unit 1054-2F

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63 Walden St

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160 Otis St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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50 7th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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60 Walden St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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202 Hurley St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1172 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 218, Unit 218

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363 Windsor St, Unit 359-3, Unit 359-3

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74 Kirkland St

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48 Inman St, Unit B, Unit B

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60 Walden St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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2 Ware St

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7 Forest St, Unit B2, Unit B2

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249 Hurley St

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10 Craigie St
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60 Walden St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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524 Putnam Ave

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20 Langdon St

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72 Kirkland St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Harvard Towers

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16 Chauncy St, Unit 26, Unit 26

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Tempo Cambridge

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Walden Park

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3 Glassworks Ave
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments Under $2700 | $2,597 | $868 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2700 | $3,142 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2700 | $3,849 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2700 | $4,448 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2700 | $5,299 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,399 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,520 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 2,815 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $868 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,597.
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 $1,000 to $11,486 with an average monthly rent of $3,142.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $920 to $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,849.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,132 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $26,973 - averaging $4,448 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hi! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, Massachusetts! We’re excited to help you find your new home, and getting to know the neighborhood is an important part of that process!

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.