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property at 43 Paulina St

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

43 Paulina St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 48 Allston St

48 Allston St, Unit 2

48 Allston St
BostonMA02134
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14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155
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67 Gore St, Unit 1F

67 Gore St
CambridgeMA02141
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $900 to $35,985 with an overall median price of $6,901. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cambridgepark at $2,000, East Cambridge at $1,700, and Aggasiz at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cambridgepark$4,500$2,000106
East Cambridge$5,500$1,700730
Aggasiz$6,575$1,750228
North Cambridge$7,350$900508
Harvard University$8,500$1,600444
The Port$8,985$1,875411

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 Nashua St76 Perkins by the room1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.19 price per square foot 7 Barrows St Model at 7 Barrows St, Unit 7B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 99 Warren St Model at 99 Warren St, Unit 16 starting at $1,725 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.19
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
32 Highgate St32 Highgate St1BR,1BA$0.15
17 Round Hill St, Unit #317 Round Hill St1BR,1BA$0.19
61 Salem St, Unit 161 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 15428 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $45,000. There are also 9999 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $880 to $55,000.

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 $880 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,386.

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 $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

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