Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)

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11 Wendell St, Unit 14
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14

11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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12 Wendell St

CambridgeMA02138
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191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 15, 2026

191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

191 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3

193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

195 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

199 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

195 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3

193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 24 Concord Ave

$2,200 - $2,550

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$2,200

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$2,200

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24 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138

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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3

193 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$2,460
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440

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$2,460
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4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 1622 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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1622 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 11 Gray St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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11 Gray St

CambridgeMA02138
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Craigie Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigie Arms

24-26 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Larchwood, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Larchwood Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square CommunitiesWendell Terrace - StudioStudio,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Larchwood, MA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Larchwood area is the $0.34 price per square foot 11 Story St Model at 11 Story St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Larchwood apartment is the 3 Gray Gdns W Model at 3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A starting at $3,050 with a $0.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Story St, Unit 311 Story St1BR,1BA$0.34
3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A3 Gray Gdns W1BR,1BA$0.31
199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1199 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.30
193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3193 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.24
1 Langdon St, Unit 61 Langdon St2BR,1BA$0.30
11 Story St, Unit 311 Story St2BR,1BA$0.35
195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1195 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3193 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
11 Story St, Unit 3211 Story St1BR,1BA$0.34
11 Story St, Unit 311 Story St2BR,1BA$0.35

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Larchwood, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #11

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

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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 $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Larchwood?

The cheapest apartment in Larchwood is CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities which is listed at $2,795, 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 4 regular apartments in Larchwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Larchwood?

Cheap apartments in Larchwood have an average cost of $225 which is $12,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Larchwood.

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