Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (80 Rentals)

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property at 34 Boston Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Boston Ave, Unit 2

34 Boston Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 67 Milton St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 2

67 Milton St, Unit 2

67 Milton St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 74 Sharon St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 11 Raymond Ave

$1,300 - $6,200

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$1,300 - $6,200

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$1,300 - $6,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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11 Raymond Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 31 Raymond Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Raymond Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 7 Dickson St

$1,400 - $8,100

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 7 Bedroom Rentals

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7 Dickson St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$1,700 - $2,300

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$1,700 - $2,300

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$1,700 - $2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 13 Mill St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

13 Mill St, Unit 2F

13 Mill St
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 7 Harris Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Harris Cir

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 50 Follen St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50 Follen St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 8 Lake St

$2,125 - $2,350

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$2,125

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$2,125

2 Bedroom Rentals

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8 Lake St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Allen St

$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 286 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Beacon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

86 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
property at 101 Summer St

$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Summer St

WatertownMA02472

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of June 15, 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
4 Washington Ave, Unit 6-11M4 Washington AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill11 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$0.30
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 1437 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $15,000. There are also 1071 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge Highlands ranging from $1,125 to $16,500.

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 $1,125 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,448.

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 $1,175 to $12,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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