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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $975 to $29,690 with an overall median price of $7,555. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Cambridge at $1,050, Aggasiz at $1,125, and North Cambridge at $1,950. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Cambridge$5,500$1,050407
Aggasiz$6,650$1,125424
North Cambridge$7,200$1,950459
Harvard University$8,499$975624
Cambridgepark$8,500$2,58064
The Port$8,985$1,000415

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambridge, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,518. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,518
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.18 price per square foot 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 starting at $1,795 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 21339 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $50,000. There are also 14552 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $1,125 to $100,000.

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 $1,125 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,808.

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 $1,050 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $55,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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