
Homes for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (97 Rentals)


189 Concord Ave, Unit Concord Studio

67 Gore St

285 Harvard St, Unit 412

8 Worthington St, Unit 2

1 Crawford St

149 Magazine St, Unit 3

367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit #2

20 Chestnut St, Unit 405

25 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 3
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8 Amory St, Unit #3

95 Third St

156 Hampshire St

376 Medford St, Unit 1

74 Sharon St

29 Harvard Ave, Unit 33

2500 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit 702

38 Harvard Rd, Unit 1

16 Addington Rd, Unit 16 Addington Rd Apt 12
1887 Beacon St, Unit #1
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71 Fairbanks St

1415 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 502

99 Bynner St, Unit 3

3 Estey St, Unit 3 Estey Street

570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

18 Rush St

42 Belknap St

45 Governor Winthrop Rd, Unit 45 GW

19 New Hampshire Ave, Unit 3

292 Cedar St
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24 Teele Ave

32 Stone Ave, Unit 32 Stone Ave

65 Newton St

65 Newton St., 2

44 Newton St

33 Cottage St, Unit Cottage

92 Harnden Ave, Unit 92 Harnden Ave.

241 Boylston St, Unit 241

13 Paul St

50 Edgecliff Rd, Unit Edgecliff Manor
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475 Arsenal St

6 Boston Ave

98 Sharon St

21 Royall St, Unit 3B1B on 2nd FL

62 Thomas St

127 White St, Unit Bohemian Luxury near Harvard/MIT

551 School St, Unit 551

34 Hamilton Rd, Unit 206

35A Harvard St, Unit 2

5 Alton Ct, 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 | $3,716 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,407 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,943 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,640 | $1,130 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,428 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,311 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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Cambridge, MAPopulation: 118,977
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 8844 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $25,550. There are also 7780 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $975 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 $975 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,735.
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 $18,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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