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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 2

80 Sciarappa St

132 Sherman St, Unit 12

536 Cambridge St, Unit 3

333 Harvard St, Unit #9

19 Bay St

8 Worthington St, Unit 2

333 Harvard St, Unit 4A

20 Ellery St, Unit 103
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40 Gibson St

8 Chapman Pl, Unit 3

30 Frost St

353 Prospect St, Unit 3

23 Gray St, Unit 4

19 Arrow St

13 Pleasant St, Unit 2

357 Prospect St, Unit 03

6 Clary St, Unit 1

24 Bay State Rd, Unit 9
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164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168

167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

33 Pleasant St, Unit 2

27 Forest St

11 Gray St, Unit 5

23 Pine St, Unit 2##

9 Fairfield St, Unit 1L

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77

118 Sherman St, Unit 118T

150 Cambridge St, Unit A303
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357 Prospect St, Unit 3

325 Franklin St, Unit 408

17 Otis St, Unit 503

1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7C

29 Cameron Ave, Unit 3

434 Franklin St

216 Hurley St

202 Banks St

8 Chapman Pl, Unit 2

602 Franklin St, Unit 3
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10 Museum Way, Unit 1824

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82 Ames St, Unit SI FL20-ID1050401P

119 Harvard St, Unit #1

16A Forest St #33, Unit #33

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80 Fawcett St, Unit SI FL4-ID773

632 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #213

288 Prospect St, Unit #5

1204 Cambridge St, Unit #1
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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 | $3,743 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,340 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,830 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,702 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,552 | $980 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,028 | $1,030 | $9,800 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 7760 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $26,168. There are also 5162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $790 to $99,999.
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 $790 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,734.
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 $900 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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