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1697 Cambridge St
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11 Gray St
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1170 Massachusetts Ave
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31 Wendell St
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15 Wendell St
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60 Walden St
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8 Allen StCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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26 John F. Kennedy StCambridge, MA 02138
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21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,581 | $910 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,342 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,994 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,723 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,172 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,173 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 12174 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 7942 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $725 to $45,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge ranges from $725 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,174.
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 $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $860 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.
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