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2 Leighton St
$4,415
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Base Rent
$4,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,425
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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80 Fawcett St
$2,575
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,575
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Leighton St
$4,355
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,355
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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303 Third St
$4,655
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,280
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,655
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14, 2028

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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32 Healey St
$5,015
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,570
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,015
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Leighton St
$4,140
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,140
Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$4,335
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,335
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Glassworks Ave
$3,850
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,850
Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028

10 Glassworks Ave

10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,135
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,135
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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80 Fawcett St
$2,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,895
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,675
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Leighton St
$4,345
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Centre St
$4,780
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,780
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

10 Centre St

10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,415
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$3,995
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,995
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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25 Marney St
$5,285
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,840
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,285
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

25 Marney St

25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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90 Fawcett St
$3,875
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,520
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,875
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 4, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Leighton St
$6,070
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,630
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,070
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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90 Fawcett St
$3,635
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,280
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,635
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Marney St
$5,355
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,910
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,355
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Marney St
$3,745
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,745
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,450
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,010
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,450
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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303 Third St
$4,785
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,785
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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17 Forest St
$3,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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88 Ames St
$3,250
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,250
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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18 Forest St
$3,485
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Cameron Ave
$4,675
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,260
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,675
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 11316 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $18,249. There are also 7987 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $750 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 $750 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,388.

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 $950 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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