
Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $3,000 (3,388 Rentals)


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87 Bristol St

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509 Franklin St, Unit 1

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368 Broadway, Unit 2R

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23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1

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287 Harvard St, Unit 19

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68 Porter Rd

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935 Cambridge St, Unit B-12

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287 Harvard St, Unit 19
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287 Harvard St, Unit 19

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560 Green St, Unit 2

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175 3rd St, Unit 1

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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 1

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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3

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330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7

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139 Oxford St, Unit 12

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384 Washington St, Unit 1

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68 Pleasant St, Unit 66-3

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110 Thorndike St, Unit 1F
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63 Pleasant St, Unit 64-2

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880 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 08

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224 Banks St, Unit 1

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20 Concord Ave, Unit 6R

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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1

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371 Harvard St, Unit 26

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27 Gibson St, Unit 6D

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19 Edward T Sullivan Rd, Unit 1

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208 Banks St, Unit 6

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875 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 08T
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224 Banks St, Unit 6

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183 Harvard St, Unit 3

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224 Banks St, Unit 6

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434 Franklin St, Unit #1

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428 Franklin St, Unit 1R

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98 Sherman St, Unit 2

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875 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8

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119 Sciarappa St, Unit #1

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5 Chauncy St, Unit 05

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3 Chauncy Ln, Unit 05
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1 Langdon St, Unit 6

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit A

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

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18 Portsmouth St

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1 Langdon St, Unit 6

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1 Langdon St, Unit 6

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
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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 $3000 | $2,690 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,126 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,732 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,361 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $5,377 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,824 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,690 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 2,425 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,550 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,690.
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 $950 to $17,270 with an average monthly rent of $3,126.
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 $21,050. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,732.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,673 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $14,500 - averaging $4,361 for the location.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

A Local Experts Guide to the Top Boston Neighborhoods for College Renters
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: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!