
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cambridgeport area of Cambridge.


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175 River St, Unit 2

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146 Allston St

474 Putnam Ave

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812 Memorial Dr

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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

15 Pearl St
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

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105 Brookline St, Unit 1

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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

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287 Harvard St, Unit #4

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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240 Sidney St

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240 Sidney St

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219 Green St, Unit 2R

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28 Plymouth St

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100 River St, Unit 2

219 Green St
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270 Harvard St

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270 Harvard St

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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2

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929 Mass

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100 River St, Unit 2

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100 River St, Unit 2

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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A

277 Putnam Ave

279 Broadway
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204 Banks St, Unit 3

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200 Banks St, Unit #B

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2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2

Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

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40 Bristol St, Unit #1
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 | $2,889 | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| Cambridgeport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,299 | $4,885 |
| Cambridgeport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $2,000 | $6,121 |
| Cambridgeport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridgeport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,891 | $1,200 | $6,850 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 River St, Unit 2 | 100 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 6 Watson St, Unit #2R | 6 Watson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 20 Hingham St, Unit #1 | 20 Hingham St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 5 Elmer St, Unit 3T | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 91 Hancock St, Unit 9 | 91 Hancock St | 2BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| 32 Tufts St, Unit 3 | 32 Tufts St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A | 82 Hampshire St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 32 Tufts St, Unit 3 | 32 Tufts St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2 | 2 Norfolk Pl | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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