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1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (22 Rentals)
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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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Finch Cambridge
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 Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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64 Henderson St
64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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54 Frederick Ave, Unit First floor 2-bedroom apt
54 Frederick AveMedford, MA 02155
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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Studio Apartments Available Now109 Oxford St
109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 1a
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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12 Grove St, Unit top
12 Grove StArlington, MA 02476
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805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit 1
40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g
40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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24 Park Ave
24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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385 Massachusetts AveArlington, 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 | $2,930 | $1,650 | $9,872 |
| Cambridge Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,350 | $9,478 |
| Cambridge Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,810 | $1,300 | $8,106 |
| Cambridge Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,087 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,996 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,115 | $4,250 | $9,387 |
| Cambridge Highlands 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,904 | $4,200 | $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 109 Oxford St priced from $1,650. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Oxford St | 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 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 |
| Homer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA
As of June 29, 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 |
| 83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M | 83 Yorktown St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 83 Yorktown St, Unit #1 | 83 Yorktown St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 224 Banks St, Unit 1 | 224 Banks St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 12 Claremon St, Unit #1 | 12 Claremon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 27 Forest St | 27 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill | 11 Hill Rd | 2BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 77 Fairfax St | 77 Fairfax St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridge Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridge Highlands is Arlington Gardens which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Cambridge Highlands costs $15,000.
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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 57 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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