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1000 Memorial Dr, Unit 2
1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avon Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (69 Rentals)
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305 Rindge Ave
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,000
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14
11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Fairfield St
CambridgeMA02140
12 Wendell St
CambridgeMA02138
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$2,050
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$2,050
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16 Chester St, Unit 2
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,075
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$2,075
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54 Park Ave, Unit 111
54 Park AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,100
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$2,100
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8 Allen St, Unit 3
8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Allen St, Unit 3
8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Chester St, Unit 37
2 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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196 Sherman St, Unit 2
196 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3
193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
195 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
191 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Cogswell Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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$2,200
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60 Walden St, Unit #2
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3
193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
195 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
24 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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$2,205
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19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID344
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,265
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$1,910
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17 Forest St
17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1622 Massachusetts Ave
1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now3 Linnaean St
3 Linnaean StCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Chester St, Unit 15-33
5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1622 Massachusetts Ave
1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Chester St, Unit 32
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,395
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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66 Walden St, Unit 01F
66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1
10 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now199 Mt Auburn St
199 Mt Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3
193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avon Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Avon Hill Studio Apartments | $2,426 | $1,850 | $3,286 |
| Avon Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Avon Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,502 | $2,200 | $6,085 |
| Avon Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,137 | $2,400 | $6,800 |
| Avon Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,055 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Avon Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,605 | $3,600 | $9,300 |
| Avon Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,834 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,000. Here are the most affordable Avon Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Atmark Cambridge | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA
As of December 22, 2025 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 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 196 Sherman St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 146 Oxford St, Unit 8 | 146 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 5 Chester St, Unit 15-33 | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1 | 195 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3 | 193 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avon Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avon Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avon Hill is under $2,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avon Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Avon Hill is Hanover Alewife which is listed at $2,248, while the average apartment in Avon Hill costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avon Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Avon Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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