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218 Banks St, Unit 7
218 Banks St
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94 River St, Unit 3
94 River St
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4 Forest St, Unit 1
4 Forest St
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181 Charles St, Unit 1
181 Charles St
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6 Alberta Ter, Unit 1L
6 Alberta Ter
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1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
1570 Massachusetts Ave
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39 Lee St, Unit 3A
39 Lee St
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35 Lee St, Unit 17
35 Lee St
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107 Brookline St, Unit 1
107 Brookline St
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21 Chauncy St, Unit 21
21 Chauncy St
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15 Wendell St
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95 Trowbridge St
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201 Norfolk St
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150 5th St, Unit 1
150 5th St
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150 5th St
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1683 Cambridge St
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27 Forest St
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70 5th St
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103 Sciarappa St
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16 Chauncy St
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19 Rutland St
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269 Harvard St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,649 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,361 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,118 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,075 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,006 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,755 | $960 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 13330 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $868 to $25,927. There are also 10659 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $825 to $45,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge ranges from $825 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,963.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridge?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge range from $1,295 to $21,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $990.
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