
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)
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99 Hancock St, Unit #B2

99 Hancock St, Unit B-2

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5 Elmer St

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100 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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128 Pine St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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128 Pine St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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94 River St, Unit 2

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28 Plymouth St

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94 River St

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204 Banks St

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94 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

94 River St, Unit 3

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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3, Unit 9-3

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200 Banks St, Unit #B, Unit #B
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Market Central

524 Putnam Ave

295 Allston St

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15 Centre St

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929 Mass

Harvard Towers

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18, Unit 18

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500 Franklin St, Unit #2, Unit #2
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279 Harvard St

27 William St

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120 Columbia 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 | $2,841 | $2,075 | $3,576 |
| Cambridgeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,142 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,573 | $4,300 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 929 Mass | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.23 price per square foot 100 River St Model at 100 River St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 94 River St Model at 94 River St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 River St, Unit 2 | 100 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 94 River St | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 20 Hingham St, Unit #1 | 20 Hingham St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 19 Bay St, Unit #2L | 19 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 | 1 Ashburton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 18 Portsmouth St | 18 Portsmouth St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 287 Harvard St, Unit 19 | 287 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 183 Harvard St | 183 Harvard St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 434 Franklin St, Unit #1 | 434 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 23 Kelly Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
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 929 Mass which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Cambridgeport costs $8,487.
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 8 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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