
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (132 Rentals)
Apartments in Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Tempo Cambridge

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Vivo

603 Concord

CHR Harvard Square Communities

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Chroma

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Axiom

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Atmark Cambridge

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Urbane at Alewife

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One65 Main
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Watermark Kendall West

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Prism

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Market Central

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The Residences of University Park

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Cambridge Park Apartments

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The Wyeth

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Watermark Kendall East

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Twenty|20

Auburn Court

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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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The Longwood

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LUKA on the Common

525 LINC

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Verra

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The Harlo

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Van Ness

The Bon

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95 Saint

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Boston East

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E3 Apartments
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Overlook at St. Gabriel's

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Brigham Square Apartments

Village At Brookline

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Serenity

NOVA Brighton

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Bower

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The Smith

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The Eddy

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Watermark Seaport

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One Canal
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Mission Main

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Fenway Triangle

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The Metlo

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Harborview at the Navy Yard

The Guild

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125 WARREN

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Arris

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The Brookliner

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Mezzo Design Lofts

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Elan Union Market
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,718 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,319 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,979 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,017 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,030 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cambridge, MAPopulation: 118,977
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?
There are currently 2,302 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,450 to $12,000 with an average price of $2,718.
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 $699 to $14,569 with an average monthly rent of $3,313.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $900 to $25,935. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,060.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,152 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $19,050 - averaging $4,319 for the location.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Boston Neighborhoods for College Renters
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Boston Major Employer Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, & State Street
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.