
Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,900 (3,644 Rentals)


36 Linnaean St

19 Shepard St

42 Linnaean St

29 Concord Ave, Unit 312

17 Wendell St, Unit 8

524 Putnam Ave, Unit 9

539 Putnam Ave, Unit 9

90 Hancock St, Unit 1

27 Lambert St, Unit 3L
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29 Concord Ave, Unit 512

27 Lambert St, Unit 3L

40 Gibson St, Unit 5C

21 Chauncy St, Unit 24

46 Bigelow St, Unit 3

6 Antrim St

88 Hancock St, Unit 8

2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

52 Garden St
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52 Garden St, Unit 44a

52 Garden St, Unit 44

52 Garden St, Unit 44

346 Harvard St, Unit 2
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346 Harvard St

27 Wheeler St

91 Trowbridge St

19 Rutland St, Unit #A

536 Cambridge St

50 Hancock St, Unit 6

392 Windsor St

17 Bay St, Unit 3R
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40 Linnaean St, Unit 2

10 Centre St

392 Windsor St, Unit 1

16 Chauncy St, Unit 18B

8 Beech St, Unit 3

112 Willow St

91 Trowbridge St

26 John F. Kennedy St

15 Trowbridge St, Unit 2

288 Prospect St, Unit 1

244 Prospect St, Unit 1
Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,656 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,393 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,175 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,054 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,059 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,507 | $950 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 21906 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $50,000. There are also 14449 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 $4,375.
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 $1,300 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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