Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (80 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cambridge Highlands area of Cambridge.

property at 1 Hilltop Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Hilltop Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 20 Stephenson Aman Street

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Stephenson Aman Street

SomervilleMA02144
property at 54 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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54 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 276 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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276 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 274 Boston

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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274 Boston

MedfordMA02155
property at 56 Prentiss St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
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27 Underwood St, Unit #1
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 Underwood St, Unit #1

27 Underwood StBelmont, MA 02478
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Elan Union Market
$2,156 - $8,008
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$2,156 - $8,008

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$2,156 - $8,008
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Elan Union Market

130 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 2 Appian Way

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Appian Way

AllstonMA02134
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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6

17 Endicott AveSomerville, MA 02144
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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6A
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6A

17 Endicott AveSomerville, MA 02144
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Davis Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Building

402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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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

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 $2,000.

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 37 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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