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property at 60 Homer Ave

$2,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

60 Homer Ave, Unit 508

60 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 29 Concord Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

29 Concord Ave, Unit 505

29 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 15 Chester St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Chester St

CambridgeMA02140
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 116 College Ave

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 College Ave, Unit 47

116 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 401 Highland Ave

$2,385

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$2,385
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$2,385

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 Highland Ave, Unit 31

401 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 116 Holland St

$2,385

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$2,385
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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116 Holland St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 22 Concord Ave

$2,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200
Tempo CambridgeS1.2Studio,1BA$2,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of January 19, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
325 Highland Ave, Unit T14325 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
66 Walden St, Unit 01F66 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.24
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Chester St, Unit 216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Avon Hill?

There are currently 777 Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $15,000. There are also 589 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avon Hill ranging from $980 to $19,500.

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 $980 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,701.

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 $2,400 to $6,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,050 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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