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1000 Memorial Dr, Unit 2
1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio Apartments Available Now252 Putnam Ave
252 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6
12 Mt Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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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
1686 Massachusetts Ave
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15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio Apartments Available Now48 Kirkland St
48 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
1 Craigie St
CambridgeMA02138
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChapman Arms
4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,050
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Studio Apartments Available Now15 Chester St
15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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364 Harvard St, Unit 6
364 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Concord Ave, Unit #305
27 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Allen St, Unit 3
8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Allen St, Unit 3
8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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54 Park Ave, Unit 111
54 Park AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now66 Homer Ave
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now66 Homer Ave
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,200
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Studio Apartments Available Now9 Chester St
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 29 Chester St
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 2
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
24 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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Tempo Cambridge
203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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9 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Chester St
10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Ware St, Unit 111
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now66 Homer Ave
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1622 Massachusetts Ave
1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1
60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Chester St, Unit 32
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St, Unit 15-33
5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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22 Banks St, Unit #B
22 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Ware St, Unit 105
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Walden St, Unit 01F
66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Ware St, Unit 105
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1
10 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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43 May St, Unit #G3
43 May StCambridge, MA 02138
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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 | $2,663 | $1,850 | $5,080 |
| Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,850 | $5,204 |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $2,200 | $8,297 |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,949 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,829 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,046 | $3,500 | $9,300 |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,282 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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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. 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 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 |
| Arlington Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA
As of January 25, 2026 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 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 5 Chester St, Unit 15-33 | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 2 Appian Way, Unit 1 | 2 Appian Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Elmer St, Unit 3T | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 16 Chester St, Unit 2 | 16 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3 | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 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 36 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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