
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (84 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cambridge Highlands area of Cambridge.


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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

66 Homer Ave

Briston Arms Apartments

Blair Pond Estates

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371 Harvard St, Unit 3

Chester Street Apartments

Chapman Arms
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15 Chester St

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2 Chester St, Unit 37

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92 Pleasant St, Unit 3

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224 Banks St, Unit 220-1

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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

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196 Sherman St, Unit 2

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Tempo Cambridge
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195 Concord Ave, Unit 12

195 Concord Ave

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193 Concord Ave, Unit #12

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376 Harvard St, Unit 3

9 Elmer St

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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3

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10 Chester St

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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379 Harvard St, Unit 3

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83 Orchard St, Unit 3
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3

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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

1622 Massachusetts Ave

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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60 Homer Ave

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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5 Chester St, Unit 15-27
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16 Chester St, Unit 32

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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 | $2,779 | $1,800 | $7,994 |
Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,888 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,886 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,140 | $3,800 | $9,300 |
Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,055 | $5,940 | $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 |
Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Chapman Arms | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
196 Sherman St, Unit 2 | 196 Sherman St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3 | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
5 Chester St, Unit 15-27 | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
224 Banks St, Unit 220-1 | 224 Banks St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
380 Western Ave, Unit 22A | 380 Western Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #20
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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