
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,600 (48 Rentals)


130 Mt Auburn St

Briston Arms Apartments

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54 Park Ave, Unit 111

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

1691 Cambridge St

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16 Forest St

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2 Ware St, Unit 111
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

Finch Cambridge

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing
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Harvard University Housing

Harvard University Housing

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76 Winter St, Unit B

1 Hilltop Rd

20 Stephenson Aman Street

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Arlington Gardens Apartments

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2 Appian Way, Unit 1
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95 Frederick Ave, Unit 1

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95 Nichols Ave, Unit 96 Nichols B

276 Massachusetts Ave

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279 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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286 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #207

276 Massachusetts Ave

2 Appian Way

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37 Cottage St, Unit 1

79 Electric Ave
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385 Massachusetts Ave

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33 Paulina St, Unit 3

24 Whites Ave

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87 Chandler St, Unit 2

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380 Western Ave, Unit 22A

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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments

Belmont Street Apartments, 550

119 College Ave
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Mass Ave, 898

24 Oak Knls

Riverside Apartments, 8-20
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,701 | $1,850 | $4,959 |
Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,600 | $5,204 |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,612 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,992 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,884 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,975 | $3,500 | $9,300 |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,273 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #20
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridge Highlands is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is Arlington Gardens Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridge Highlands?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Cambridge Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Cambridge Highlands have an average cost of $180 which is $14,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Highlands.
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