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53 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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90 North St
90 North StMedford, MA 02155
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43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144
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16 Quincy StMedford, MA 02155
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43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144
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15 Russell RdSomerville, MA 02144
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840 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham Street
26 Burnham StSomerville, MA 02144
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90 Chandler St, Unit 1
90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
19-21-21 Mt Vernon St
ArlingtonMA02476
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805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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472 Western Ave, Unit 1
472 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 1
73 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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109 Oxford St
109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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8-20 Riverside StWatertown, MA 02472
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78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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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 |
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| Cambridge Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,809 | $1,717 | $9,927 |
| Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,041 | $1,232 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,869 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,298 | $4,350 | $9,500 |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,397 | $1,000 | $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 840-846 Massachusetts Ave priced from $1,200. 805 Mount Auburn St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840-846 Massachusetts Ave | 840 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Highlands area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Cambridge Highlands apartment is the 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. 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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| 1168 Massachusetts Ave | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 | 21 Gibson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 118 Clay St, Unit 2 | 118 Clay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 27 Forest St | 27 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3 | 35 Whitfield Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 77 Fairfax St | 77 Fairfax St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1 | 4 Belvidere Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 6 White Street Pl, Unit #R | 6 White Street Pl | 2BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 65 Wareham St, Unit 2 | 65 Wareham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is 840-846 Massachusetts Ave which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands costs $3,575.
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 $578 which is $2,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cambridge Highlands.
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