Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avon Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$1,900 - $2,900

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$1,900

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 3 Cedar Square

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Cedar Square

CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Haskell St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Haskell St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 99 Upland Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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99 Upland Rd

CambridgeMA02140

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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Craigie Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigie Arms

24-26 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 97 College Ave

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

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97 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144
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29 Cameron Ave
$2,200 - $5,000
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$2,200 - $5,000

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 19 Cameron Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

19 Cameron Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avon Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avon Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. 5 Concord Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Avon Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
5 Concord AveSDStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avon Hill area is the $0.29 price per square foot 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Avon Hill apartment is the 83 Yorktown St Model at 83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avon Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibson St, Unit 321 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M83 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
12 Claremon St, Unit #112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$0.32
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
27 Forest St27 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.33
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avon Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Avon Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Avon Hill is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Avon Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Avon Hill Apartment is $2,650 at Davis Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Avon Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Avon Hill is starting from $2,600 at 805 Mount Auburn St.

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