Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 43 Curtis St

$1,350

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$1,350

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

43 Curtis St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 17 Skahan Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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17 Skahan Rd

BelmontMA02478

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property at 26 Heath Rd

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Heath Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 19 N Union St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 N Union St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 6 Harris Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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6 Harris Cir

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 22 Hingham St

$1,995

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$1,995

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Hingham St, Unit 2##

22 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 550 Belmont St

$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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550 Belmont 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
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of January 26, 2026 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 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
2 Appian Way, Unit 12 Appian Way1BR,1BA$0.20
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
16 Chester St, Unit 216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.22
5 Elmer St, Unit 9-35 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 1704 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $15,000. There are also 1054 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge Highlands ranging from $980 to $19,500.

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 $980 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,141.

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 $2,400 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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