New Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $3,000 (111 Rentals)

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Fuse
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$2,892 - $5,456
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$2,892 - $5,456

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$2,892 - $5,456
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
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$2,830 - $9,904
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$2,830 - $9,904

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$2,830 - $9,904
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Park 151
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$2,795 - $10,099
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$2,696 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,795 - $10,099
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $7,142
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$2,750 - $7,142

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$2,750 - $7,142
Built in 2015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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Chroma
Rent Specials
$2,722 - $19,578
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Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Luxe at Alewife
Rent Specials
$2,704 - $13,108
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$2,704 - $13,108

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$2,704 - $13,108
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,589 - $4,160
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$2,589 - $4,160

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$2,589 - $4,160
Built in 2018Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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The Laurent
Rent Specials
$2,417 - $9,369
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$2,417 - $9,369

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$2,417 - $9,369
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,301 - $8,484
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$2,301 - $8,484

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$2,301 - $8,484
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Hanover Alewife
Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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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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LUKA on the Common
Rent Specials
$2,965 - $6,880
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$2,965 - $6,880

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$2,965 - $6,880
Built in 2015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600

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$2,950 - $3,600
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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The Brynx
$2,947 - $6,081
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$2,947 - $6,081

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$2,947 - $6,081
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brynx

201 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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Hub50House
Rent Specials
$2,943 - $15,000
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$2,943 - $15,000

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$2,943 - $15,000
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hub50House

50 Causeway StBoston, MA 02114
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,930 - $5,550
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$2,865 - $5,485
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$65

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$2,930 - $5,550
Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Harper
Rent Specials
$2,892 - $4,720
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$2,892 - $4,720

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$2,892 - $4,720
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harper

80 Rugg RdAllston, MA 02134
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$2,856 - $16,068
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$2,856 - $16,068

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$2,856 - $16,068
Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Montaje
$2,855 - $6,621
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$2,855 - $6,621

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$2,855 - $6,621
Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Montaje

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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The Brookliner
$2,855 - $7,430
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$2,855 - $7,430

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$2,855 - $7,430
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brookliner

5 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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The Harvey
$2,837 - $5,674
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$2,837 - $5,674

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$2,837 - $5,674
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Harvey

50 Hood Park DrBoston, MA 02129
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The Metlo
Rent Specials
$2,825 - $57,935
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$2,825 - $57,935

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$2,825 - $57,935
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Metlo

399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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Watermark Seaport
$2,812 - $7,438
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$2,812 - $7,438

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$2,812 - $7,438
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark Seaport

85 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$2,795 - $6,180
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$2,730 - $6,115
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$65

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$2,795 - $6,180
Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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The Indie
Rent Specials
$2,795 - $6,385
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$2,795 - $6,385

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$2,795 - $6,385
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Indie

35-43 Braintree StBoston, MA 02134
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,752 - $5,582
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$2,685 - $5,515
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$2,752 - $5,582
Built in 2015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
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$70

Total Monthly Price
$2,730 - $5,360
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Valor
$2,701 - $4,351
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$2,701 - $4,351

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$2,701 - $4,351
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Valor

1467 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682

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$2,700 - $6,682
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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315 Western Ave, Unit 307
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
Built in 2025Studio Apartment Available Now

315 Western Ave, Unit 307

315 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$2,676 - $7,964
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$2,676 - $7,964

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$2,676 - $7,964
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Revolution at Assembly Row
$2,659 - $7,393
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$2,659 - $7,393

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$2,659 - $7,393
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Revolution at Assembly Row

290 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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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 96 Munroe St, Unit 1 listed at $1,350.

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

The average rent for a New Apartment in Cambridge is $5,257.

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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 661 sq ft.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!