
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (38 Rentals)
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146 Allston St

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15 Pearl St, Unit 8

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219 Green St, Unit 2R

89-91 Hancock St.

99 Hancock St

99 Hancock St

27 William St

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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

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400 Franklin St, Unit 5

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392 Franklin St, Unit 5

400 Franklin St

42 Magazine St

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94 River St
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28 Plymouth St

94 River St

94 River St

100 River St

100 River St

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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3

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100 River St

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73 River St, Unit 3B

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200 Banks St, Unit #B
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524 Putnam Ave

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5 Elmer St

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48 Inman St, Unit B

179.5 Harvard St

279 Harvard St

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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 | $2,712 | $2,100 | $3,457 |
| Cambridgeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,299 | $9,703 |
| Cambridgeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,017 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,938 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,278 | $3,900 | $6,700 |
| Cambridgeport 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,631 | $5,299 | $7,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1 Ashburton Pl Model at 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Cambridgeport 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 Cambridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 | 1 Ashburton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 94 River St | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 19 Bay St, Unit #2L | 19 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 6 Watson St, Unit #2R | 6 Watson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 20 Hingham St, Unit #1 | 20 Hingham St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2 | 2 Norfolk Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 114 Magazine St, Unit 2 | 114 Magazine St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2 | 2 Norfolk Ter | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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 $2,340.
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 $7,000.
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