Homes for Rent by Owner in Cambridge, MA (59 Rentals)

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property at 293 Sidney St

293 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 252 Putnam Ave

252 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 15 Trowbridge St

15 Trowbridge St, Unit #11

15 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 11 Story St

11 Story St, Unit #36

11 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 2 Emmons Pl

2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
property at 52 Garden St

52 Garden St, Unit GardenStreet

52 Garden St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 329 Harvard St

329 Harvard St, Unit 10

329 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 152 Raymond St

152 Raymond St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 89 Thorndike St

89 Thorndike St, Unit 3

89 Thorndike St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 28 Foch St

28 Foch St, Unit #2

28 Foch St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 71 Putnam Ave

71 Putnam Ave, Unit #2

71 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
property at 164 Hampshire St

164 Hampshire St, Unit 3A

164 Hampshire St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 318 Concord Ave

318 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 7 Standish St

7 Standish St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 30 Bay St

30 Bay St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 3 Arlington St

3 Arlington St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 117 Saint Botolph St

117 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

117 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02115
property at 275 Medford St

275 Medford St, Unit 1

275 Medford St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 98 Hudson St

98 Hudson St, Unit 1

98 Hudson St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 41 Mason St

41 Mason St, Unit Upstairs - Unit 2

41 Mason St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 24 South St
property at 21 Marion Rd

21 Marion Rd, Unit 1

21 Marion Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 55 Presentation Rd

55 Presentation Rd, Unit 1

55 Presentation Rd
BrightonMA02135
property at 369 Tappan St

369 Tappan St, Unit 12

369 Tappan St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 55 Thatcher St

55 Thatcher St, Unit A

55 Thatcher St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 10 Juniper St

10 Juniper St, Unit 35

10 Juniper St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 316 Saint Paul St

316 Saint Paul St, Unit 4

316 Saint Paul St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 31 School St

31 School St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 1111 Boylston St

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215

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property at 1870 Commonwealth Ave

1870 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

1870 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 64 Charlesgate E

64 Charlesgate E, Unit 69

64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
property at 509 Beacon St

509 Beacon St, Unit 1R

509 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 51 Hancock St

51 Hancock St, Unit 14

51 Hancock St
BostonMA02114
property at 65 Burbank St

65 Burbank St, Unit 15

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 19 Charter St

19 Charter St, Unit 3

19 Charter St
BostonMA02113
property at 21 Beacon St

21 Beacon St, Unit 5N

21 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
property at 226 Jamaicaway
property at 6 Whittier Pl

6 Whittier Pl, Unit 14J

6 Whittier Pl
BostonMA02114
property at 22 -24 Bayard St

22 -24 Bayard St, Unit #1 (First Floor)

22 -24 Bayard St
BostonMA02134

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property at 14 Union St

14 Union St

BostonMA02135
property at 165 Allston St

165 Allston St, Unit 2

165 Allston St
BostonMA02134
property at 9 Gardner Ter

9 Gardner Ter, Unit 3

9 Gardner Ter
BostonMA02134
property at 210 South St

210 South St, Unit 54

210 South St
BostonMA02111
property at 14 Aberdeen St

14 Aberdeen St, Unit 6

14 Aberdeen St
BostonMA02215
property at 256 W Newton St

256 W Newton St, Unit 3

256 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 19 Aberdeen St

19 Aberdeen St, Unit 4

19 Aberdeen St
BostonMA02215
property at 32 Long Ave

32 Long Ave, Unit 1

32 Long Ave
BostonMA02134
property at 1430 Tremont St

1430 Tremont St, Unit B4

1430 Tremont St
BostonMA02120
property at 723 Parker St

723 Parker St, Unit 1

723 Parker St
BostonMA02120

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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 12200 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 8044 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $575 to $45,000.

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 $575 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,207.

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 $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top Boston Neighborhoods for College Renters

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Hi! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, Massachusetts! We’re excited to help you find your new home, and getting to know the neighborhood is an important part of that process!

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Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Hello from Boston, Massachusetts! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop on this unique city.

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Boston Major Employer Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, & State Street

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Hi! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, Massachusetts. Getting to know your new neighborhood is one of the best parts of moving, and we’re excited to help you get started.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.