Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,508 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
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$3,080 - $14,316
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$3,080 - $14,316
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
$2,952 - $8,864
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,933 - $9,618
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Parkside Place
$3,050 - $5,046
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$3,050 - $5,046
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$3,050 - $5,046
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Parkside Place

700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,786 - $7,837
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$2,786 - $7,837
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$2,786 - $7,837
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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The Brook
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$2,600 - $4,450
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$2,600 - $4,450
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$2,600 - $4,450
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The Brook

95 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Laurent
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$2,777 - $10,404
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Wyeth
$3,295 - $4,950
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$3,295 - $4,950
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$3,295 - $4,950
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21

The Wyeth

120-124 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Chapman Arms
$2,500 - $3,500
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$2,500 - $3,500
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$2,500 - $3,500
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Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Forest Court
$2,875 - $3,400
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$2,875 - $3,400
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$2,875 - $3,400
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,884 - $4,475
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$2,884 - $4,475
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$2,884 - $4,475
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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31 Garfield St
$1,900
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$1,900
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31 Garfield St

31 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138

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1709 Cambridge St
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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1709 Cambridge St

1709 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Dudley St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

8 Dudley St, Unit 1

8 Dudley StCambridge, MA 02140
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23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor
$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor

23 Fair Oaks StCambridge, MA 02140
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29 Concord Ave, Unit 815
$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
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29 Concord Ave, Unit 815

29 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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106 Pleasant St, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
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106 Pleasant St, Unit 1

106 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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339 Allston St
$5,250 - $5,450
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$5,250 - $5,450
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$5,250 - $5,450
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

339 Allston St

339 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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115 Pleasant St, Unit B
$4,300
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$4,300
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$4,300
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115 Pleasant St, Unit B

115 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Dudley St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400
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8 Dudley St, Unit 1

8 Dudley StCambridge, MA 02140
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24 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 2R
$3,750
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$3,750
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$3,750
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24 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 2R

24 Alewife Brook PkyCambridge, MA 02140
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24 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit B2
$3,750
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$3,750
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$3,750
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24 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit B2

24 Alewife Brook PkyCambridge, MA 02140
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145 Larch Rd, Unit 1
$6,200
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$6,200
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$6,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

145 Larch Rd, Unit 1

145 Larch RdCambridge, MA 02138
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131 Rindge Ave, Unit Rindge Ave
$4,000
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$4,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

131 Rindge Ave, Unit Rindge Ave

131 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Arlington St, Unit 22
$3,600
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$3,600
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$3,600
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2 Arlington St, Unit 22

2 Arlington StCambridge, MA 02140
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6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4
$2,900
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$2,900
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4

6 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 4.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Cambridge Highlands area of Cambridge, MA?

As of today, August 15, 2026, there are currently 1,508 available Cambridge Highlands apartments priced from $800 to $26,316, with an average monthly rent of $3,933.

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 250 Studio Apartments in Cambridge Highlands with rent ranges from $1,717 to $9,927 with an average price of $2,776.

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 $825 to $10,302 with an average monthly rent of $3,379.

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 $1,700 to $26,316. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,875.

How expensive are Cambridge Highlands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 326 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge Highlands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,232 to $12,350 - averaging $4,044 for the location.

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