
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Larchwood area of Cambridge.


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11 Wendell St, Unit 14

12 Wendell St

Chapman Arms

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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

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191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1
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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3

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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

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199 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

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195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1

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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3

24 Concord Ave
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1622 Massachusetts Ave

3 Linnaean St

1622 Massachusetts Ave

199 Mt Auburn St

193 Mt Auburn St

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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3
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4 Sherman St

1622 Massachusetts Ave

1622 Massachusetts Ave

11 Gray St
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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 | $2,463 | $2,000 | $2,895 |
| Larchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $2,300 | $3,800 |
| Larchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $2,200 | $6,085 |
| Larchwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,492 | $2,400 | $6,500 |
| Larchwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,449 | $5,650 | $7,395 |
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There are currently 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities | Wendell Terrace - Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Story St, Unit 3 | 11 Story St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A | 3 Gray Gdns W | 1BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1 | 199 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3 | 193 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1 Langdon St, Unit 6 | 1 Langdon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 11 Story St, Unit 3 | 11 Story St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1 | 195 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3 | 193 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 11 Story St, Unit 32 | 11 Story St | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 11 Story St, Unit 3 | 11 Story St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLarchwood, Cambridge, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet 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 $2,550.
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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