Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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5 Elmer St
$2,250 - $4,600
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$2,250 - $4,600

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$2,250 - $4,600
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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94 River St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

94 River St, Unit 2

94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 17 Centre St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

17 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 5 Centre St

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

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5 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139
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720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

720 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $4,971
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$2,500 - $4,936
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,943
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$2,553 - $6,943

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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75 Hancock St
$2,650 - $2,800
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$2,650 - $2,800

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$2,650 - $2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

75 Hancock St

75 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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33 Inman St, Unit 3

33 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

402 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Centre St
$2,650 - $4,100
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$2,650 - $4,100

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$2,650 - $4,100
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Soon

15 Centre St

15 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

30 Inman St, Unit 3

30 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Western Realty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Realty

101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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120 Columbia St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

120 Columbia St

120 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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524 Putnam Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 Putnam Ave

524 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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39A Lee Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39A Lee Street

39A Lee StCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Bristol St, Unit 2R
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Bristol St, Unit 2R

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit B2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Bristol St, Unit B2

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 2
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

40 Bristol St, Unit 2

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 2
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Bristol St, Unit 2

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.24 price per square foot 94 River St Model at 94 River St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
177 Harvard St, Unit B3177 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
177 Harvard St, Unit R3177 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
434 Franklin St, Unit #1434 Franklin St1BR,1BA$0.30
64 Plymouth St, Unit 6464 Plymouth St2BR,1BA$0.33
4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -14 Belvidere Pl1BR,1BA$0.34
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.35

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 Chroma listed at $3,439.

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 $2,812 at 784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments.

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