
Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,500 (12,973 Rentals)


18 Clary St

2572 Massachusetts Ave

147 Columbia St, Unit 3R

54 Kelly Rd, Unit 2L

230 Brookline St, Unit 2

10 Jay St, Unit 2

37 Speridakis Ter, Unit 1

67 Washburn Ave
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23 Tufts St, Unit 2

32 Speridakis Ter, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

28 Putnam Ave, Unit 2

202 Banks St, Unit 1

220 Prospect St, Unit 3

28 Putnam Ave, Unit 2

5 Day St, Unit 2

32 Speridakis Ter, Unit 2

5 Day St, Unit 2

17 Meacham Rd, Unit 2
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3 Hammond St, Unit 3

5 Day St, Unit 2

174 Putnam Ave, Unit 2

70 School St, Unit 2

22 Madison Ave, Unit 2

175 River St, Unit 3

200 Harvard St, Unit 2

51 Rindge Ave, Unit 51

175 River St, Unit 3

230 Brookline St, Unit 2
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230 Brookline St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

28 Putnam Ave, Unit 2

23 Tufts St

3 5th St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit #2

36 Montgomery St, Unit A

36 Montgomery St, Unit A
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28 Putnam Ave, Unit 3

23 Tufts St, Unit 3

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

230 Brookline St, Unit 2

36 Speridakis Ter, Unit 1

5 Day St, Unit 2

23 Tufts St, Unit 2

63 Pleasant St, Unit 64-2

63 Pleasant St, Unit 64-2
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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 $4500 | $2,781 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $3,249 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $3,827 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $4,214 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4500 | $5,026 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,948 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,724 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 1,545 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average price of $2,781.
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 $850 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,249.
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 $28,842. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,827.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,647 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $45,000 - averaging $4,214 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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