
5 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA (190 Rentals)


156 Hampshire St

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28 Clay St, Unit SI FL1-ID1238159P

7 Story St, Unit 2

17 Putnam Ave

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit E

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Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit B
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Room in Shared 5 bed/1.5 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit E

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33 Brewster St

90 Raymond St

6 Hill St, Unit 6bHillSt

110 Academy Hill Rd, Unit 1

9 Medford St, Unit 1
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18 Alcott St, Unit 18

414 Western Ave

129 Cedar St

127 Cedar St

178 Hillside St, Unit 1

195 Lake St

34 Raymond St, Unit 1

739 Parker St, Unit 3

39 Falkland St, Unit 2

42 William St
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866 Huntington Ave

48 Cameron Ave

132 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2

62 Ridgemont St

36 Raymond St

51 Gardner St

82 Empire St, Unit 2

15 Sunset St, Unit 1

21 Aberdeen St

34 Raymond St, Unit T
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35 Long Ave

17 Mackin St

14 Bowdoin St, Unit 2

6 Lothian Rd, Unit 3

7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3

11 Bagnal St

75 Wareham St, Unit 1

72 Stanley Ave

270 Harvard St, Unit 2

46 Creighton St, Unit 3
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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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Cambridge, MAPopulation: 118,977
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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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