
Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,800 (7,084 Rentals)


23 Berkshire St

316 Rindge Ave

21 Essex St Unit 2

64 Elm St

11 1/2 Centre St

10 Remington St, Unit 309##

202 Harvard St, Unit 2

23 Berkshire St, Unit #2

350 Allston St, Unit 3
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54 Portsmouth St, Unit 2

45 Davenport St, Unit 1

322 Brookline St

350 Allston St

110 Second St. Unit PH10

110 Second St. Unit PH04

230 Brookline St

319 Columbia St

319 Columbia St

589 Franklin St
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413 Washington St

1 Langdon St

173 Rindge Ave, Unit 1R

230 Brookline St, Unit 2

305 Hurley St

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129 Franklin St

888 Massachusetts Ave

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2 Leighton St

110 Second St. Unit 111

110 Second St Unit #111
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110 Second St.

216 Prospect St

108 2nd St

95 Third St

145 Willow St

918 Cambridge St, Unit 1

9 Roberts Rd

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23 Sidney St

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50 Rogers St

1800 Massachusetts Ave
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16 Elmer St

10 Museum Way

122 Berkshire St

305 Webster Ave

1800 Massachusetts Ave

16 Aberdeen Ave

202 Harvard St, Unit 200-3

177 River St, Unit 1

217 Harvard St, Unit 1L

118 Berkshire St
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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 | $3,645 | $1,410 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,431 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,960 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,724 | $1,010 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,654 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,271 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 10317 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $25,927. There are also 8924 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $1,010 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 $1,010 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,811.
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 $1,000 to $22,423, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.
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