
Gated Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $3,000 (264 Rentals)


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509 Franklin 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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15 Forest St, Unit #19 - 23

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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

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852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

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Forest Court
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Urbane at Alewife

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67 Dana St, Unit 2

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422 Franklin St, Unit 1L

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21 Suffolk St, Unit A

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4 Craigie Cir, Unit 2

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Lofts at Kendall Square

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25 Chauncy St, Unit #19

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27 Chauncy St, Unit #19

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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323

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Luxe at Alewife

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500 Franklin St, Unit #2

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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

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470 Green St, Unit 2

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Windsor at Cambridge Park

Parkside Place

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50 Hancock St, Unit 7

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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1

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8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2

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17 Pearl St, Unit 7
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7 Forest St, Unit B2

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Proto Kendall Square

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Market Central

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334 Harvard Street

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Vox on Two

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Elevate

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929 Mass

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5 Blake St, Unit 3

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Tempo Cambridge

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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
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Walden Park

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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

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Atmark Cambridge

Chapman Arms

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11 Wendell St, Unit 14

Cambridge Ivy Inn

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29 Frederick Ave, Unit 1

The Bond

52 Clearway St

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31-35 South Street
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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 | $2,690 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,361 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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 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 $4,050.
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 2,250 sq ft.
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!