Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)

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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 474 Putnam Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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474 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
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$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 15 Pearl St

$2,200 - $2,600

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$2,200

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$2,200

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15 Pearl St

CambridgeMA02139

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7 Elmer St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

7 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
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$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
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$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,375
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 219 Green St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Green St

CambridgeMA02139

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270 Harvard St
$2,400
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Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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270 Harvard St
$2,400
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Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2

180 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
$2,410 - $3,930
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$2,375 - $3,895
Required Monthly Fees
$35

Total Monthly Price
$2,410 - $3,930
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31, 2026

100 River St, Unit 2

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31, 2026

100 River St, Unit 2

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A
$2,495
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$2,495

Total Monthly Price
$2,495
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A

82 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 279 Broadway

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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279 Broadway

CambridgeMA02139

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2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2

2 Norfolk PlCambridge, 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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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Realty

101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.24 price per square foot 100 River St Model at 100 River St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
6 Watson St, Unit #2R6 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.27
20 Hingham St, Unit #120 Hingham St1BR,1BA$0.29
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
91 Hancock St, Unit 991 Hancock St2BR,2BA$0.28
32 Tufts St, Unit 332 Tufts St1BR,1BA$0.23
82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A82 Hampshire St2BR,1BA$0.25
32 Tufts St, Unit 332 Tufts St1BR,1BA$0.23
2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 22 Norfolk Pl1BR,1BA$0.25

Getting Around the Cambridgeport Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,722.

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