
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,000 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Larchwood area of Cambridge.


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988 Memorial Dr, Unit G8

17 Healey St, Unit 102

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1642 Massachusetts Ave

20 John F. Kennedy St, Unit 3

50 Follen St, Unit #110

16 Chauncy St, Unit H

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7 Forest St, Unit 4

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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3

Chapman Arms
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7 Story St, Unit 36

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1 Craigie St

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16 Chauncy St, Unit 26

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20 Langdon St

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7 Forest St, Unit B2

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10 Craigie St

21 Chauncy St

1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 104

21 Chauncy St
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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8

22 Chauncy St, Unit 20

22 Chauncy St, Unit 26

26 John F. Kennedy St

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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4F

18 Gray St, Unit 2

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76 Martin St, Unit 31

18 Chauncy St, Unit 11

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25 Chauncy St, Unit #19

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 7
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7 Concord Ave, Unit 704

20 John F. Kennedy St, Unit 7

21 Chauncy St, Unit 44

24 Chauncy St, Unit 3

24 Chauncy St, Unit 18

29 Concord Ave, Unit 512

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14 Chauncy St

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15 Langdon St, Unit D

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1 Langdon St

140 Huron Ave
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1619 Massachusetts Ave

Brattle Arms Apartments

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1 Gray St

21 Chauncy St, Unit 31

29 Concord Ave, Unit 604

29 Concord Ave, Unit 312

12 Humboldt St

50 Follen St

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

Craigie Arms
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Larchwood, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Larchwood?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larchwood Studio Apartments | $2,666 | $2,249 | $3,600 |
| Larchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,087 | $2,475 | $3,795 |
| Larchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $2,900 | $5,595 |
| Larchwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,766 | $4,100 | $5,380 |
| Larchwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,998 | $3,850 | $7,395 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Larchwood Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Concord Ave | SD | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Chapman Arms | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Larchwood, MA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Larchwood area is the $0.35 price per square foot 8 Story St Model at 8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Larchwood apartment is the 6 Story St Model at 6 Story St, Unit #13-7 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Larchwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8 | 8 Story St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 6 Story St, Unit #13-7 | 6 Story St | 2BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 1775 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 | 1775 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 23 Chauncy St, Unit 16 | 23 Chauncy St | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1001 Memorial Dr, Unit 1001 | 1001 Memorial Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| 6 Forest St, Unit 3 | 6 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Brattle Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 1 | 3 Gray Gdns W | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 1619 Massachusetts Ave | 1619 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| 7 Forest St, Unit B2 | 7 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLarchwood, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Larchwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Larchwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Larchwood is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Larchwood?
The cheapest apartment in Larchwood is 5 Concord Ave which is listed at $2,700, while the average apartment in Larchwood costs $13,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Larchwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Larchwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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