Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inman Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A
$2,495
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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A

82 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Broadway

CambridgeMA02139

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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Inman Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inman Square, MA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Inman Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Inman Square apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Inman Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.23
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.24
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
51 Inman St, Unit 47-4151 Inman St2BR,1BA$0.32
18 Tremont St, Unit 18 Tremont Street18 Tremont St2BR,1BA$0.32
18 Tremont St, Unit 2A18 Tremont St2BR,1BA$0.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Getting Around the Inman Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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