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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Cameron Apartments
7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,937 - $6,742
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122
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$3,937 - $6,742
Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,535
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 24Total Monthly Price
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$3,535
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$3,535
88 Ames St, Unit FL16-ID44
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,215 - $5,687
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,071 - $5,543
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$144
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$3,215 - $5,687
Third Square
285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,200 - $4,700
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,150 - $4,250
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark87 Apartments
87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,150 - $3,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500
115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,960
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
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$370
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$2,960
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,849 - $5,027
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$2,849 - $5,027
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Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
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$2,775
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$2,775
17 Forest St, Unit FL2-ID64
17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,725 - $15,222
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$2,725 - $15,222
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$2,725 - $15,222
Twenty20
20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,700 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,649 - $19,637
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowElevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,535 - $5,397
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,444 - $6,455
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455
Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,402 - $3,112
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,337 - $3,047
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$65
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$2,402 - $3,112
Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,360 - $9,437
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,360 - $9,437
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$2,360 - $9,437
Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,050
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,425
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,050
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,425
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,070
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$4,425
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
1 Leighton St
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$4,325
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
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$3,910
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,325
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,290
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$3,850
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,290
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,290
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$3,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,290
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,195
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 18Total Monthly Price
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$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,195
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,180
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 25Total Monthly Price
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$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,180
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,170
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027Total Monthly Price
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$3,740
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$430
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$4,170
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 18Total Monthly Price
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$3,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,165
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12Total Monthly Price
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$3,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,165
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,165
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,155
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,800
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$4,155
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,135
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,135
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,080
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,080
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,070
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,070
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,995
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
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$3,550
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$445
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$3,995
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,930
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,520
Required Monthly Fees
$410
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$3,930
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,905
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,905
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,805
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
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$3,340
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$465
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$3,805
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,755
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
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$3,380
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$375
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$3,755
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,750
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,310
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$440
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$3,750
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,735
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$3,735
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,730
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,290
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$440
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$3,730
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,700
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,630
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,630
10 Glassworks Ave
10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,605
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,605
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,585
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 27Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,585
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,580
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$380
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$3,580
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
2 Leighton St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,690 | $1,550 | $7,996 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,195 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,034 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,210 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,246 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Cambridge?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Cambridge Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is $4,279.
What is the largest Short-term Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Cambridge Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge is currently at 601 sq ft.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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