Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (25 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 28 Charnwood Rd

$1,180

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$1,180

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$1,180

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

28 Charnwood Rd

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 20 Chester St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Chester St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 367 Harvard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

367 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 98 Sharon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 4 Arizona Ter

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Arizona Ter, Unit 5

4 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474

Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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 840-846 Massachusetts Ave priced from $1,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of July 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
21 Gibson St, Unit 321 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill11 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$0.30
27 Forest St27 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.33
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -14 Belvidere Pl1BR,1BA$0.34
6 White Street Pl, Unit #R6 White Street Pl2BR,2BA$0.35
65 Wareham St, Unit 265 Wareham St3BR,1BA$0.35
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 1243 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $12,350. There are also 858 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge Highlands ranging from $985 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge Highlands ranges from $985 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,444.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridge Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge Highlands range from $1,000 to $12,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,330 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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