Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (47 Rentals)

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property at 22 Hingham St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Hingham St, Unit 2##, Unit 2##

22 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 94 River St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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94 River St, Unit 3, Unit 3

94 River St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 73 River St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 River St, Unit 3B, Unit 3B

73 River St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 201 Norfolk St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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201 Norfolk St, Unit 1-7, Unit 1-7

201 Norfolk St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 218 Banks St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

218 Banks St, Unit 7, Unit 7

218 Banks St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 35 Lee St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Lee St, Unit 17, Unit 17

35 Lee St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 39 Lee St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Lee St, Unit 3A, Unit 3A

39 Lee St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 900 Massachusetts Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

900 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
property at 75 Hancock St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Hancock St

CambridgeMA02139

Cheapest Available Cambridgeport Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.23 price per square foot 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 100 River St Model at 100 River St, Unit 2 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.
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.23
94 River St94 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
20 Hingham St, Unit #120 Hingham St1BR,1BA$0.29
19 Bay St, Unit #2L19 Bay St2BR,1BA$0.29
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
18 Portsmouth St18 Portsmouth St2BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
183 Harvard St183 Harvard St3BR,1BA$0.30
434 Franklin St, Unit #1434 Franklin St1BR,1BA$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridgeport

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridgeport?

There are currently 582 Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $19,836. There are also 382 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridgeport ranging from $1,230 to $12,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridgeport?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridgeport ranges from $1,230 to $12,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,344.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridgeport?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridgeport range from $3,000 to $19,836, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,310 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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