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47 Rice St, Unit 1
47 Rice StCambridge, MA 02140
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $825 (35 Rentals)
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$1,575
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25 Andrew St, Unit 25 Andrew
25 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,600 - $4,100
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1000 Memorial
1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,696 - $2,381
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Frost Terrace
1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
61 Howard St
CambridgeMA02139
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$1,925Studio Apartments Available Now
66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,950 - $2,440
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Briston Arms Apartments
237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,975 - $3,795
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Blair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,950 - $2,400
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Chester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Longfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,100
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49 Garfield St, Unit 2
49 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 106
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
1 Craigie St
CambridgeMA02138
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio Apartments
Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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Craigie Arms
24-26 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$825
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90 North St
90 North StMedford, MA 02155
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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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$1,600
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44 Touro Ave, Unit 2
44 Touro AveMedford, MA 02155
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$1,650
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1F
32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,700
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,850 - $2,700
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805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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$1,900
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472 Western Ave, Unit 1
472 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave
840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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550 Belmont St, Unit 2
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
120 Rogers Ave
SomervilleMA02144
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124 Rogers Ave
124 Rogers AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,050
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87 Arsenal St, Unit 2
87 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,100
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121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 14B
121 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 14
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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109 Oxford St
109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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Riverside Apartments, 8-20
8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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119 Pleasant St
119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,815 | $1,650 | $9,499 |
| Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $825 | $8,789 |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,962 | $2,381 | $9,000 |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,993 | $2,900 | $7,395 |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,751 | $3,400 | $9,300 |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,774 | $1,600 | $9,600 |
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Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge Highlands area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Frost Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,936. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,850 |
| Frost Terrace | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $1,936 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Highlands area is the $0.25 price per square foot 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Cambridge Highlands apartment is the 472 Western Ave Model at 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 472 Western Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 60 Walden St, Unit 3 | 60 Walden St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.26 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.24 |
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 639 Somerville Ave, Unit 1 | 639 Somerville Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 2574 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4 | 6 Alberta Ter | 2BR, 1BA | $0.26 |
| 32 Wallace St, Unit 1 | 32 Wallace St | Studio, 1BA | $0.17 |
| 121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 14B | 121 Trapelo Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is Frost Terrace which is listed at $1,936, while the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands costs $3,600.
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 20 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 $105 which is $3,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Highlands.
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