Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avon Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (47 Rentals)

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1000 Memorial Dr
$1,500 - $12,500
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$1,500 - $12,500

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$1,500 - $12,500
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1000 Memorial Dr

1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 1 Craigie St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Craigie St

CambridgeMA02138
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66 Walden St
$2,200 - $3,500
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$2,200 - $3,500

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$2,200 - $3,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

66 Walden St

66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 24 Concord Ave

$2,200 - $2,800

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$2,200

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$2,200

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24 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138
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16 Chester St, Unit 32
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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16 Chester St, Unit 32

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St
$2,300 - $2,600
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$2,300 - $2,600

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$2,300 - $2,600
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5 Chester St

5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 3 McLean Pl

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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3 McLean Pl

CambridgeMA02140
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5 Chester St, Unit 6
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Apr 2

5 Chester St, Unit 6

5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,341 - $9,620
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$2,341 - $9,620

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 101 Fayerweather St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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101 Fayerweather St

CambridgeMA02138
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43 Wendell St
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,500

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$2,375 - $2,500
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43 Wendell St

43 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Blake St
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
$2,400 - $2,700
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$2,400 - $2,700

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$2,400 - $2,700
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5 Blake St

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, 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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8 Alberta Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Alberta Ter

8 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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132.5 Oxford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132.5 Oxford St

132 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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Hanover Alewife
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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7 Jay St
$2,225 - $4,750
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$2,225 - $4,750

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$2,225 - $4,750
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Jay St

7 Jay StSomerville, MA 02144
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872 Broadway
$2,300 - $2,475
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$2,300 - $2,475

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$2,300 - $2,475
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872 Broadway

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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197R Elm St, Unit 1
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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197R Elm St, Unit 1

197R Elm StSomerville, MA 02144
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320 Highland Ave
$2,375 - $3,450
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$2,375 - $3,450

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$2,375 - $3,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 13

320 Highland Ave

320 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Ashland St
$2,400 - $3,500
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$2,400 - $3,500

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$2,400 - $3,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Ashland St

19 Ashland StSomerville, MA 02144
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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. Chester Street Apartments 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
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avon Hill area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Avon Hill apartment is the 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Kendall 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Chester St5 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
16 Alberta Ter16 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.25
55 Cedar St, Unit #355 Cedar St1BR,1BA$0.28
27 Forest St, Unit 627 Forest St2BR,1BA$0.28
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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.

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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