Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,923 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
$2,686 - $14,191
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$2,686 - $14,191

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Urbane at Alewife
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$2,796 - $10,380
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$2,796 - $10,380

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$2,796 - $10,380
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,004 - $8,905
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$2,004 - $8,905

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$2,004 - $8,905
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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The Wyeth
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$2,900 - $2,950
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$2,900 - $2,950

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$2,900 - $2,950
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Wyeth

120-124 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Park Apartments
$3,292 - $6,465
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$3,292 - $6,465

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$3,292 - $6,465
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Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,298 - $9,103
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$2,298 - $9,103

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$2,298 - $9,103
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Laurent
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$2,477 - $9,506
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$2,477 - $9,506

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$2,477 - $9,506
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Fuse
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$2,554 - $4,920
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$2,554 - $4,920

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$2,554 - $4,920
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,437 - $3,057
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$2,372 - $2,992
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$2,437 - $3,057
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
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$2,875 - $3,285
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$2,875 - $3,285

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$2,875 - $3,285
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Windsor at Cambridge Park
$2,688 - $7,032
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$2,688 - $7,032

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$2,688 - $7,032
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Windsor at Cambridge Park

160 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Vox on Two
$2,990 - $6,300
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$2,990 - $6,300

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$2,990 - $6,300
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Vox on Two

223 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1

199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Story St, Unit 1
$9,300
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$9,300

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$9,300
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31, 2026

7 Story St, Unit 1

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138

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90 Putnam Ave, Unit 4
$3,850
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$3,850

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$3,850
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90 Putnam Ave, Unit 4

90 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Gray St, Unit 1
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
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11 Gray St, Unit 1

11 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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224 Banks St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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224 Banks St, Unit 6

224 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Chester St, Unit 37
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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16 Chester St, Unit 37

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Wendell St, Unit T
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Wendell St, Unit T

15 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

39 Fairmont StCambridge, MA 02139
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57 Rindge Ave, Unit A
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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57 Rindge Ave, Unit A

57 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A

3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3A
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3A

40 Gibson StCambridge, MA 02138
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

1697 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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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 3.5 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 247 Studio Apartments in Cambridge Highlands with rent ranges from $1,200 to $7,439 with an average price of $2,749.

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 $1,100 to $7,556 with an average monthly rent of $3,110.

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 $1,900 to $11,609. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,508.

How expensive are Cambridge Highlands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 490 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge Highlands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $11,000 - averaging $3,819 for the location.

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