Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (3,572 Rentals)

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Boston, Massachusetts. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Cambridge, Cambridge Highlands has come to be one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best education resources for the kids to attend available.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and greenspace is something they look for when they rent. This neighborhood is a highly-rated area of town for its many parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Cambridge Highlands is one of the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog or cat owners, listen up! this part of Cambridge ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 143 Studio Apartments in Cambridge Highlands with rent ranges from $1,900 to $8,370 with an average price of $2,920.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cambridge Highlands Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge Highlands ranges from $1,300 to $9,117 with an average monthly rent of $3,282.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge Highlands cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge Highlands range from $1,950 to $10,033. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,671.

How expensive are Cambridge Highlands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 922 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge Highlands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,100 to $15,000 - averaging $4,161 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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