361 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02138
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361 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02138
333 Harvard St
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885 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44
885 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
36 Portsmouth St, Unit 3
36 Portsmouth St
CambridgeMA02141
9 Upland Rd, Unit B
9 Upland Rd
CambridgeMA02140
164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168
164 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
12 Ellery St, Unit 603
12 Ellery St
CambridgeMA02138
333 Harvard St, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
25 JFK St, Unit 5
25 JFK St
CambridgeMA02138
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183 Columbia St, Unit 203
183 Columbia St
CambridgeMA02139
881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44
881 Massachusetts Ave
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173 Pleasant St, Unit 1
173 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
8 Museum Way, Unit 30
8 Museum Way
CambridgeMA02141
14 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
153 Hamilton St
CambridgeMA02139
153 Hamilton St
CambridgeMA02139
39 Fairmont St
CambridgeMA02139
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$3,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now888 Massachusetts Ave
888 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1110 Massachusetts Ave
1110 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 20264 Bishop Allen Dr
4 Bishop Allen DrCambridge, MA 02139
55 Kelly Rd
CambridgeMA02139
17a Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
64 Brattle St
CambridgeMA02138
20 Child St
CambridgeMA02141
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11 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
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$3,375
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now156 Magazine St
156 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now11 Story St
11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Story St, Unit 3
17 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #6
900 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
5 Elmer St, Unit 2
5 Elmer St
CambridgeMA02138
434 Franklin St, Unit 3L
434 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
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$3,370
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,930
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266 Harvard St
266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
285 Third St. Unit 635
285 Third St
CambridgeMA02142
87 New St
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603 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
900 Massachusetts Ave
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603 Concord Ave
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now900 Massachusetts Ave
900 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 202618 A Forest St
18 A Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 202618A Forest St
18A Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now900 Massachusetts Ave
900 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #8
900 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8
900 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
285 Third St. Unit 535
285 Third St
CambridgeMA02142
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$3,320
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,960
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$360
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$3,320
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
20 Child St
CambridgeMA02141
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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 | $3,576 | $910 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,343 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,000 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,726 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,222 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,081 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 12132 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 7958 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 $10,151.
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 $925 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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