
Pet Friendly Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA (2,427 Rentals)
Homes for rent in Cambridge that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


69 Dana St

5 Chester St, Unit 33

1137 Massachusetts Ave, Unit A

27 Forest St

276 Harvard St

76 Thorndike St, Unit 1A

1210 Massachusetts Ave

218 Banks St, Unit 7

27 Forest St, Unit 1
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30 Frost St

135 Columbia St, Unit 1L

21 Chauncy St, Unit 44

177 Rindge Ave

40 Gibson St

27 Lambert St, Unit 1L

863 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 311

290 Prospect St, Unit 1

38 Hunting St, Unit 2

14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-4
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6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4

369 Franklin St, Unit 1

69 Dana St, Unit 8

91 Hancock St, Unit 4

150 5th St, Unit 1

11 Forest St, Unit 22

54 JFK St, Unit 3

325 Harvard St, Unit 4

55 Magazine St, Unit 29

17 Story St, Unit 3
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1 Gray St, Unit 3

25 JFK St, Unit 5

434 Franklin St

27 Forest St, Unit 3

19 7th St

40 Gibson St

8 Chapman Pl, Unit 3

353 Prospect St, Unit 3

23 Gray St, Unit 4

13 Pleasant St, Unit 2
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6 White Street Pl, Unit R

51 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L

48 Porter St, Unit 1

173 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L

24 Bay State Rd, Unit 9

367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit #2

27 Lambert St, Unit 3R

167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

33 Pleasant St, Unit 2

900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6
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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 | $3,718 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,381 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,146 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,113 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,864 | $980 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,952 | $975 | $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 8449 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,790. There are also 8205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $900 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 $900 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,762.
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 $850 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.
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