Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (44 Rentals)

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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room
$1,199
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$1,199

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$1,199
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Putnam Ave, Unit room

17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

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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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R

5 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,275
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$2,275

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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94 River St, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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94 River St, Unit 2

94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,380 - $3,650
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$2,280 - $3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$100

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$2,380 - $3,650
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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4 West St, Unit 279H-43
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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4 West St, Unit 279H-43

4 West StCambridge, MA 02139
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219 Green St

CambridgeMA02139
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59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A

59 Bishop Allen DrCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 23 Pine St

23 Pine St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 950 Massachusetts Ave

950 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard 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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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

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

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

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

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$2,200
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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 November 03, 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 5 Elmer St Model at 5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3 starting at $2,250 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
5 Elmer St, Unit 9-35 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R5 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.22
5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R5 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.22
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
224 Banks St, Unit 220-1224 Banks St1BR,1BA$0.22
4 West St, Unit 279H-434 West StStudio ,1BA$0.24
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.23
13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R13 Pleasant StStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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 Market Central listed at $2,873.

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