Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,000 (55 Rentals)

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property at 17 Healey St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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17 Healey St, Unit 102

17 Healey St
CambridgeMA02138
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1642 Massachusetts Ave
$2,400 - $3,300
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$2,400 - $3,300

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$2,400 - $3,300
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1642 Massachusetts Ave

1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Forest St, Unit 4
$2,475
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$2,475

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$2,475
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7 Forest St, Unit 4

7 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3

15 Prentiss StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 7 Story St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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7 Story St, Unit 36

7 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 1 Craigie St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

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1 Craigie St

CambridgeMA02138
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20 Langdon St
$2,595 - $3,995
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$2,595 - $3,995

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$2,595 - $3,995
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20 Langdon St

20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Forest St, Unit B2
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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7 Forest St, Unit B2

7 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 21 Chauncy St

$2,600 - $4,000

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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21 Chauncy St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 1570 Massachusetts Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

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1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 104

1570 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 21 Chauncy St

$2,650 - $4,000

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$2,650 - $4,000

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$2,650 - $4,000

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21 Chauncy St

CambridgeMA02138

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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8
$2,680
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$2,680

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$2,680
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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8

12 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 18 Gray St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Gray St, Unit 2

18 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
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76 Martin St, Unit 31
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
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76 Martin St, Unit 31

76 Martin StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 41 Bowdoin St

$2,790

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$2,790

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$2,790

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 7

41 Bowdoin St
CambridgeMA02138

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7 Concord Ave, Unit 704
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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7 Concord Ave, Unit 704

7 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 21 Chauncy St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

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21 Chauncy St, Unit 44

21 Chauncy St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 29 Concord Ave

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

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29 Concord Ave, Unit 512

29 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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14 Chauncy St
$2,885 - $3,795
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$2,885 - $3,795

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$2,885 - $3,795
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14 Chauncy St

14 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Langdon St
$2,900 - $3,595
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$2,900 - $3,595

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$2,900 - $3,595
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1 Langdon St

1 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 140 Huron Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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140 Huron Ave

CambridgeMA02138

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1619 Massachusetts Ave
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
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1619 Massachusetts Ave

1619 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Gray St
$2,900 - $3,650
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$2,900 - $3,650

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$2,900 - $3,650
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1 Gray St

1 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 21 Chauncy St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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21 Chauncy St, Unit 31

21 Chauncy St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 29 Concord Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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29 Concord Ave, Unit 312

29 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 12 Humboldt St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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12 Humboldt St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 50 Follen St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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50 Follen St

CambridgeMA02138
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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
5 Concord AveSDStudio,1BA$2,200
Chapman Arms1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Story St, Unit #13 - 88 Story St2BR,1BA$0.35
6 Story St, Unit #13-76 Story St2BR,1BA$0.38
1775 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31775 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$3.40
23 Chauncy St, Unit 1623 Chauncy St1BR,1BA$3.50
1001 Memorial Dr, Unit 10011001 Memorial Dr2BR,2BA$3.25
6 Forest St, Unit 36 Forest St1BR,1BA$3.68
Brattle Arms Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.49
3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 13 Gray Gdns W1BR,1BA$3.75
1619 Massachusetts Ave1619 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$3.87
7 Forest St, Unit B27 Forest St1BR,1BA$3.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Larchwood, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,800.

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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