Cheap Homes for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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property at 6 Worcester St

$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

6 Worcester St, Unit 1

6 Worcester St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 45 Inman St

$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Inman St, Unit 42

45 Inman St
CambridgeMA02139

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of July 09, 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
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.35
30 Inman St, Unit 330 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
292 Harvard St292 Harvard St2BR,2BA$0.30
224 Banks St, Unit 1224 Banks St2BR,1BA$0.34
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 483 Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $17,268. There are also 225 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridgeport ranging from $1,250 to $12,500.

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 $1,250 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,188.

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 $17,268, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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