Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,275 (35 Rentals)

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property at 184 Green St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

184 Green St, Unit 1

184 Green St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 19 Putnam Ave

$1,680

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$1,680

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$1,680

7 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 30

19 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 42 Putnam Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

42 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 54 Webster Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

54 Webster Ave

CambridgeMA02141
property at 4 Percy Pl

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4 Percy Pl

CambridgeMA02139
property at 5 Centre St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Centre St, Unit 11

5 Centre St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 100 River St

$2,300 - $2,450

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$2,300 - $2,450

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$2,300 - $2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

100 River St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 9 Elmer St

$2,450

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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Elmer St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 17 Centre St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

17 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 276 Harvard St

$2,500 - $8,000

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$2,500 - $8,000

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$2,500 - $8,000

Studio To 5 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

276 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 40 Bristol St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

40 Bristol St, Unit #2

40 Bristol St
East CambridgeMA02141

Cheapest Available Cambridgeport Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvard Towers1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.36 price per square foot 13 Pleasant St Model at 13 Pleasant St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 94 River St Model at 94 River St, Unit 2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Pleasant St, Unit 213 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$0.36
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
434 Franklin St, Unit #1434 Franklin St1BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.35
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
177 Harvard St, Unit R3177 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
292 Harvard St292 Harvard St2BR,2BA$0.30
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
64 Plymouth St, Unit 6464 Plymouth St2BR,1BA$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridgeport

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridgeport?

There are currently 451 Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $27,790. There are also 237 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridgeport ranging from $1,275 to $10,000.

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 $1,275 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,898.

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 $2,650 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,480 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,550.

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