Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (63 Rentals)

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19 Garden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio Apartments

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16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of June 15, 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 28 Cherry St Model at 28 Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,325 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
10 Kelley Ct, Unit A10 Kelley Ct3BR,2BA$0.24
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
141 Franklin St, Unit 1141 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.21
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

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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®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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.

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