Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (427 Rentals)

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property at 6 Worcester St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

6 Worcester St, Unit 1

6 Worcester St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 69 Dana St

$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750 - $2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 10 Hubbard Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

10 Hubbard Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 65 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

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$2,000 - $3,795

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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65 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

65 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 20 Colborne Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Colborne Rd, Unit 20

20 Colborne Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 17 Melvin Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Melvin Ave, Unit B

17 Melvin Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 98 Sharon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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98 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 21 Worthington St

$2,000 - $2,300

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$2,000 - $2,300

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$2,000 - $2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

21 Worthington St

BostonMA02120
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 4 Chiswick Rd

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

4 Chiswick Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 1408 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000 - $3,200

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$2,000 - $3,200

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$2,000 - $3,200

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 7 Lothian Rd

$2,000 - $2,450

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$2,000 - $2,450

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$2,000 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

7 Lothian Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 3 Snow Ter

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3 Snow Ter

SomervilleMA02145
property at 1118 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000 - $2,095

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$2,000 - $2,095

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$2,000 - $2,095

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 48 Strathmore Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

48 Strathmore Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 65 Gordon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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65 Gordon St

BostonMA02135
property at 8 Greylock Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

8 Greylock Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 1409 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 32 Allston St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

32 Allston St

BostonMA02134
property at 1650 Commonwealth Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1650 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 605

1650 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135

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Cambridge, MA
Population: 118,977

Ranked #238

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 9783 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $25,927. There are also 8336 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $1,000 to $35,000.

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 $1,000 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,728.

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 $19,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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