
Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA (8,056 Rentals)


40 Prince St, Unit 40

172 Lexington Ave, Unit 1

293 Sidney St

252 Putnam Ave

113 Brookline St

26 Hingham St, Unit 2

1 Dana St, Unit 2

520 Cambridge St, Unit 6A

199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
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220 Hamilton St

43 May St, Unit G3

5 Chester St, Unit 33

395 Broadway, Unit R5B

395 Broadway, Unit 5b

218 Banks St, Unit 7

5 Blake St, Unit 8

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 19

222 Hamilton St, Unit 1

45 Inman St, Unit 42
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50 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A

1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

14 Fulkerson St, Unit 3

10 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

181 Charles St, Unit 1

6 Alberta Ter, Unit 1L

341 Cambridge St, Unit 2

290 Prospect St, Unit #1

7 Story St, Unit 36

290 Prospect St, Unit 1
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2 Norfolk Terrace, Unit 2

222 Hamilton St, Unit 222

220 Hamilton St, Unit 220

11 Gray St, Unit 11

27 Forest St, Unit 4

15 Trowbridge St, Unit #11

29 Concord Ave, Unit 606##

31 Wendell St, Unit 12

35 Lee St, Unit 17

14 Alberta Ter, Unit 8-2
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381 Harvard St, Unit 1

11 Story St, Unit #36

39 Lee St, Unit 3A

39 May St, Unit 2

15 Wendell St, Unit 4

1126 Cambridge St, Unit #4F

95 Trowbridge St, Unit #22

988 Memorial Dr, Unit 186

2 Ware St, Unit 205

69 Dana St, Unit 4
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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 | $3,522 | $910 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,347 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,980 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,660 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,112 | $710 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,923 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 12183 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 8027 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $710 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 $710 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,211.
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 $950 to $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
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