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property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 38 Day St

38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 27 Forest St

27 Forest St, Unit 4

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 21 Chauncy St

21 Chauncy St

CambridgeMA02138

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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of June 23, 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 28A Cherry St Model at 28A Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
27 Forest St, Unit 427 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Avon Hill?

There are currently 1897 Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $15,000. There are also 1051 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avon Hill ranging from $2,200 to $16,000.

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 $2,200 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,889.

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 $1,050 to $14,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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