Cheap Homes for Rent in Avon Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (71 Rentals)

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property at 50 Follen St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50 Follen St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 57 Regent St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

57 Regent St, Unit 1R

57 Regent St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 17 Healey St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Healey St, Unit 102

17 Healey St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 4 Washington Ave

$2,350 - $2,800

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4 Washington Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

$2,395 - $2,795

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$2,395 - $2,795

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$2,395 - $2,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 57 Cedar St

$2,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

57 Cedar St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 1648 Massachusetts Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34

1648 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 7 Story St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Story St, Unit 36

7 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 27 Forest St

$2,500 - $3,600

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$2,500 - $3,600

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$2,500 - $3,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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27 Forest St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 60 Walden St

$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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60 Walden St

CambridgeMA02140

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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. 5 Concord Ave 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
5 Concord AveSDStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avon Hill area is the $0.29 price per square foot 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Avon Hill apartment is the 83 Yorktown St Model at 83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
21 Gibson St, Unit 321 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M83 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
12 Claremon St, Unit #112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$0.32
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
27 Forest St27 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.33
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #11

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 709 Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $15,000. There are also 512 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avon Hill ranging from $1,260 to $16,500.

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 $1,260 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,787.

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 $1,175 to $12,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,390 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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