Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,300 (39 Rentals)

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property at 22 Hingham St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Hingham St, Unit 4B, Unit 4B

22 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 2 Hingham St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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Available Sep 1

2 Hingham St, Unit 8B

2 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 2 Hingham St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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Available Sep 1

2 Hingham St, Unit 2B

2 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 45 Inman St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Inman St, Unit 42, Unit 42

45 Inman St
CambridgeMA02139

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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
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 17 Bay

$2,600 - $2,850

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$2,600 - $2,850

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$2,600 - $2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Bay

CambridgeMA02139

Cheapest Available Cambridgeport Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
929 MassStudiosStudio,1BA$2,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.21 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 7 Bishop Allen Dr Model at 7 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit #3 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
7 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit #37 Bishop Allen DrStudio ,1BA$0.26
441 Franklin St, Unit #1L441 Franklin St1BR,1BA$0.30
2 Belvidere Pl, Unit #12 Belvidere Pl1BR,1BA$0.32
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -14 Belvidere Pl1BR,1BA$0.34
64 Plymouth St, Unit 6464 Plymouth St2BR,1BA$0.33
18 Tremont St, Unit 18 Tremont Street18 Tremont St2BR,1BA$0.32
99 Hancock St, Unit 299 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridgeport

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridgeport?

There are currently 510 Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $15,264. There are also 271 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridgeport ranging from $1,310 to $14,000.

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 $1,310 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,448.

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 $3,300 to $7,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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