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79 Harvey St, Unit 1, Unit 1
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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70 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R
70 Mount Vernon StCambridge, MA 02140
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54, Unit 54
1648 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
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 Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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64 Henderson St
64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
22 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3, Unit 3
39 Waterhouse StSomerville, MA 02144
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104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2, Unit 2
104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room, Unit Room
163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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167 College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
167 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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21 Victoria St, Unit 3, Unit 3
21 Victoria StSomerville, MA 02144
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282 Summer St, Unit 1, Unit 1
282 Summer StSomerville, MA 02144
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
73 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12, Unit 12
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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95 Frederick Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
95 Frederick AveMedford, MA 02155
1 Dana Terrace
WatertownMA02472
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24 Park Ave
24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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1 Colonial Dr, Unit 3
1 Colonial DrArlington, MA 02474
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32 Riverdale St, Unit 1, Unit 1
32 Riverdale StBoston, MA 02134
27 Franklin St
ArlingtonMA02474
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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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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 | $2,826 | $1,750 | $8,923 |
| Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,041 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,513 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA
As of May 15, 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 1648 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1168 Massachusetts Ave | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54 | 1648 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 | 125 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 2 Ware St | 2 Ware St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 146 Oxford St | 146 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 532 Belmont St, Unit #24 | 532 Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments which is listed at $2,150, 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 21 regular apartments in Cambridge Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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