
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cambridgeport area of Cambridge.


25 Suffolk St

99 Hancock St, Unit #B2

99 Hancock St, Unit B-2

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5 Elmer St

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157 Hamilton St, Unit 2

27 Magee St
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

94 River St, Unit 2

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94 River St, Unit 2

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28 Plymouth St

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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3

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929 Mass
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200 Banks St, Unit #B

89-91 Hancock St., Unit 2

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39 Lee St, Unit 3A

79 Kinnaird St

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Market Central

524 Putnam Ave

5 Centre St
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295 Allston St

279 Harvard St

27 William St

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Squirrelwood Apartments

Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

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120 Columbia St
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 | $2,779 | $2,075 | $3,333 |
| Cambridgeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $2,050 | $7,930 |
| Cambridgeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,370 | $2,630 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,105 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,102 | $4,000 | $6,390 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Cambridgeport Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 Putnam Ave | C | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 929 Mass | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.36 price per square foot 13 Pleasant St Model at 13 Pleasant St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 99 Hancock St Model at 99 Hancock St, Unit 2 starting at $3,250 with a $0.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Pleasant St, Unit 2 | 13 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 99 Hancock St, Unit 2 | 99 Hancock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 287 Harvard St, Unit 19 | 287 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 224 Banks St, Unit 1 | 224 Banks St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 | 1 Ashburton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 344 Putnam Ave, Unit #2 | 344 Putnam Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906 | 310 Harvard St | 2BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1 | 4 Belvidere Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 64 Plymouth St, Unit 64 | 64 Plymouth St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridgeport Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cambridgeport?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cambridgeport is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cambridgeport?
The cheapest apartment in Cambridgeport is 524 Putnam Ave which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Cambridgeport costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cambridgeport?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Cambridgeport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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