Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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25 Andrew St, Unit 25 Andrew
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Andrew St, Unit 25 Andrew

25 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 61 Howard St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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61 Howard St

CambridgeMA02139
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5 Elmer St
$2,250 - $4,600

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Base Rent$2,250 - $4,600

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $4,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Pearl St, Unit 22
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

17 Pearl St, Unit 22

17 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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94 River St, Unit 2
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

94 River St, Unit 2

94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,410 - $16,254

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Base Rent$2,375 - $16,219
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Inman St, Unit 3

30 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Inman St, Unit 3

33 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2450

29 Inman St, Unit 3

29 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Inman St, Unit 3

40 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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26 Inman St, Unit 3
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Inman St, Unit 3

26 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

720 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 47 Inman St
$2,500 - $2,800

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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47 Inman St

CambridgeMA02139
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,843

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Base Rent$2,553 - $6,843

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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48 Inman St, Unit B
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

48 Inman St, Unit B

48 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Harvard Towers
$2,650 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,650 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harvard Towers

295 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

402 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Hancock St, Unit 6
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

50 Hancock St, Unit 6

50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 53 Kelly Rd
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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53 Kelly Rd

CambridgeMA02139
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402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

402 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

402 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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428 Franklin St, Unit 1L
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

428 Franklin St, Unit 1L

428 Franklin 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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10 Essex Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10 Essex Street

2-12 Essex StCambridge, 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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884-888 Massachusetts Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

884-888 Massachusetts Ave

884-888 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.25 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 39 Lee St Model at 39 Lee St, Unit 3A in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot. 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.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR, 1BA$0.25
39 Lee St, Unit 3A39 Lee St1BR, 1BA$0.28
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR, 1BA$0.30
64 Plymouth St, Unit 6464 Plymouth St2BR, 1BA$0.33
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR, 1BA$0.24
30 Inman St, Unit 330 Inman St1BR, 1BA$0.25
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR, 1BA$0.25
177 Harvard St, Unit R3177 Harvard St2BR, 1BA$0.30
40 Inman St, Unit 340 Inman St1BR, 1BA$0.25
26 Inman St, Unit 326 Inman St1BR, 1BA$0.25

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 $3,087.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment is $2,650 at Harvard Towers.

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 $2,952 at 784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cambridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambridgeport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 230 Western Ave and starts from $3,350.

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