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

1 Craigie St

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1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54

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27 Concord Ave, Unit #305

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18 Agassiz St, Unit 4

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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

Chester Street Apartments

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66 Walden St
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24 Concord Ave

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16 Chester St, Unit 32

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5 Chester St

3 McLean Pl

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10 Chester St

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16 Chester St, Unit 32

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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5 Chester St, Unit 6

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2 Chester St, Unit 34
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15 Chester St

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Tempo Cambridge

101 Fayerweather St

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43 Wendell St

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15 Blake St

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5 Blake St

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2512 Massachusetts Ave

Finch Cambridge

19 Garden St
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

Craigie Arms

8 Alberta Ter

132.5 Oxford St

Hanover Alewife

805 Mount Auburn St

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1044 Broadway, Unit 1B

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24 Park Ave

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96 College Ave, Unit #7
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Davis Building

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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B

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7 Jay St

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872 Broadway

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146 Oxford St

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197R Elm St, Unit 1

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197R Elm St, Unit 1

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320 Highland Ave

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20 Chester St, Unit #35
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19 Ashland St

119 College Ave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Hill Studio Apartments | $2,612 | $1,850 | $4,375 |
| Avon Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $1,950 | $5,219 |
| Avon Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,707 | $2,280 | $7,315 |
| Avon Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
| Avon Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,381 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Avon Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $3,600 | $9,883 |
| Avon Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,734 | $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 $2,200. Here are the most affordable Avon Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Davis Building | Studio + | 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 5 Chester St | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 16 Alberta Ter | 16 Alberta Ter | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 55 Cedar St, Unit #3 | 55 Cedar St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 27 Forest St, Unit 6 | 27 Forest St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 15 Blake St | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 107 College Ave, Unit #22 | 107 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54 | 1648 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAvon Hill, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #17
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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