Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (84 Rentals)

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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800

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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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92 Pleasant St, Unit 3
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

92 Pleasant St, Unit 3

92 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,216 - $7,928
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$2,216 - $7,928

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$2,216 - $7,928
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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195 Concord Ave, Unit 12
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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195 Concord Ave, Unit 12

195 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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376 Harvard St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Nov 1

376 Harvard St, Unit 3

376 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Chester St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Nov 1

10 Chester St

10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140

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83 Orchard St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Craigie Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigie Arms

24-26 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Alberta Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Alberta Ter

8 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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132.5 Oxford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132.5 Oxford St

132 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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Hanover Alewife
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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. Blair Pond Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000
Chapman ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Highlands area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Cambridge Highlands apartment is the 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.22
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Elmer St, Unit 9-35 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Chester St, Unit 15-275 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
224 Banks St, Unit 220-1224 Banks St1BR,1BA$0.22
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
380 Western Ave, Unit 22A380 Western Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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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
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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 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 $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is Mass Ave, 898 which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands costs $15,000.

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