
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inman Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Inman Square, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit D

1150 Cambridge St
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284 Harvard St, Unit 404

195 Hampshire St, Unit B

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220 Prospect St, Unit 1

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368 Broadway, Unit 2R

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375 Prospect St, Unit 1

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119 Amory St, Unit 1

123 Amory St, Unit #1
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1056 Cambridge St, Unit #2F

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1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F

1056 Cambridge St, Unit 2f

1056 Cambridge St, Unit 2F

279 Harvard St, Unit 43

276 Harvard St

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1056 Cambridge St

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220 Prospect St, Unit 1
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33 Inman St, Unit 3

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30 Inman St, Unit 3

1056 Cambridge St, Unit 4R

1056 Cambridge St, Unit 4R

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263 Elm St

357 Windsor St, Unit 1

357 Windsor St, Unit 2

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1236 Cambridge St, Unit 2R
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179 Prospect St

279 Harvard St

63 Inman Street

1102 Cambridge Street

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315 Elm St

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit A
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit D

155 Prospect St
Inman Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inman Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Square Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| Inman Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,300 | $3,300 |
| Inman Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,329 | $2,630 | $3,750 |
| Inman Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,420 | $3,400 | $7,500 |
| Inman Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,287 | $4,280 | $7,100 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inman Square, MA
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inman Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Inman Square apartment is the 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F | 1054 Cambridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 33 Inman St, Unit 3 | 33 Inman St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 287 Harvard St, Unit 19 | 287 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 375 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 375 Prospect St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | 3BR,1BA | $0.41 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 3BR,1BA | $0.43 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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