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5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140

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27 Forest St, Unit 2

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140

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27 Forest St, Unit 4

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avon Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of August 20, 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 363 Beacon St Model at 363 Beacon St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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
363 Beacon St, Unit 1363 Beacon St2BR,1.5BA$0.26
19 Garfield St, Unit 119 Garfield StStudio ,1BA$0.23
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Concord Ave, Unit 3220 Concord AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
220 Concord Ave, Unit 3220 Concord AveStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Avon Hill?

There are currently 1497 Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $15,000. There are also 932 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avon Hill ranging from $880 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Avon Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Avon Hill ranges from $880 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,731.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Avon Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Avon Hill range from $2,900 to $13,876, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,202.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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