Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $3,900 (5,942 Rentals)

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property at 9 Fairfield St

9 Fairfield St, Unit 1L

9 Fairfield St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 18 Elmer St

18 Elmer St, Unit 404

18 Elmer St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 22 Sunset Rd

22 Sunset Rd

CambridgeMA02138
property at 59 Cedar St

59 Cedar St, Unit SL-2R

59 Cedar St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 57 Hurley St

57 Hurley St, Unit 3

57 Hurley St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 8 Gilmore St

8 Gilmore St, Unit 2

8 Gilmore St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 122 Berkshire St

122 Berkshire St, Unit 3

122 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 8 Museum Way

8 Museum Way, Unit 1501

8 Museum Way
CambridgeMA02141
property at 56 Kirkland St

56 Kirkland St, Unit 3

56 Kirkland St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 4 Union Pl

4 Union Pl

CambridgeMA02141

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property at 12-12 Museum Way

12-12 Museum Way

CambridgeMA02141
property at 32 Cambridgepark Dr

32 Cambridgepark Dr

CambridgeMA02140
property at 33 Rogers St

33 Rogers St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 15 Langdon St

15 Langdon St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 161 Otis St

161 Otis St, Unit 2

161 Otis St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 80 Spring St

80 Spring St, Unit 3

80 Spring St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 161 Otis St

161 Otis St, Unit 2

161 Otis St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 89 Spring St

89 Spring St, Unit 3

89 Spring St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 15 Centre St

15 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 8 Story St

8 Story St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 332 Franklin St

332 Franklin St, Unit 101

332 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 89 Spring St

89 Spring St, Unit 3a

89 Spring St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 333 Harvard St

333 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 336 Broadway

336 Broadway, Unit 1

336 Broadway
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 6 White Street Pl

6 White Street Pl, Unit 1

6 White Street Pl
CambridgeMA02140

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 15796 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $45,000. There are also 10228 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $880 to $55,000.

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 $880 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,354.

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 $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.