
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)
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61 Howard St

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5 Elmer St

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17 Pearl St, Unit 22

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Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

89-91 Hancock St., Unit 2

89-91 Hancock St #2, Unit #2

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94 River St, Unit 2

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929 Mass
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30 Inman St, Unit 3

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33 Inman St, Unit 3

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29 Inman St, Unit 3

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40 Inman St, Unit 3

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26 Inman St, Unit 3

177 Harvard St, Unit 1

47 Inman St, Unit #22

77 Hancock St, Unit #5

183 Harvard St, Unit 1

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183 Harvard St, Unit 1
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720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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200 Banks St, Unit #B

47 Inman St

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Market Central

17 Bay St, Unit #2L

17 Bay St, Unit 1R

17 Bay St, Unit 3L

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48 Inman St, Unit B

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Harvard Towers

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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
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50 Hancock St, Unit 6

168 Norfolk St, Unit #2

17 Bay St, Unit 2L

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160 Norfolk St, Unit 3

47 Inman St, Unit 21

53 Kelly Rd

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39 Lee St, Unit 3A

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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

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30 Fairmont Ave, Unit 1

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428 Franklin St, Unit 1L
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27 William St

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Squirrelwood Apartments

10 Essex Street

Western Realty

120 Columbia St

524 Putnam Ave

39A Lee Street

884-888 Massachusetts Ave

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Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridgeport?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeport Studio Apartments | $3,116 | $2,250 | $3,766 |
| Cambridgeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,900 | $6,399 |
| Cambridgeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,956 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,203 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,936 | $4,000 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.25 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 39 Lee St Model at 39 Lee St, Unit 3A in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 39 Lee St, Unit 3A | 39 Lee St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.28 |
| 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 | 1 Ashburton Pl | 2BR, 1BA | $0.30 |
| 64 Plymouth St, Unit 64 | 64 Plymouth St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.33 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.24 |
| 30 Inman St, Unit 3 | 30 Inman St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 33 Inman St, Unit 3 | 33 Inman St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 177 Harvard St, Unit R3 | 177 Harvard St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.30 |
| 40 Inman St, Unit 3 | 40 Inman St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| 26 Inman St, Unit 3 | 26 Inman St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridgeport Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridgeport?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridgeport is at Market Central listed at $3,087.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment is $2,650 at Harvard Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridgeport is starting from $2,952 at 784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cambridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cambridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 230 Western Ave and starts from $3,350.
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