Cheap Homes for Rent in Larchwood Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (25 Rentals)

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property at 4 Sherman St

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Sherman St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 29 Concord Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Concord Ave, Unit 505

29 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 4 Forest St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4 Forest St, Unit 1

4 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 1570 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

1570 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 8A Forest St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

8A Forest St, Unit 2R

8A Forest St
CambridgeMA02140

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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$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Larchwood, MA

As of March 07, 2026 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 199 Mount Auburn St Model at 199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Harvard 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
199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1199 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.30
26 Gray St, Unit OT26 Gray StStudio ,1BA$0.25
32 Gray St, Unit 332 Gray St1BR,1BA$0.29
8 Story St, Unit #13 - 88 Story St2BR,1BA$0.35
6 Story St, Unit #13-76 Story St2BR,1BA$0.38
8 Chapman Pl, Unit #28 Chapman Pl2BR,1BA$0.40
1000 Memorial Dr1000 Memorial Dr6BR,3.5BA$0.44
7 Chauncy St, Unit 417 Chauncy St2BR,1BA$3.22
4 Craigie Cir, Unit 24 Craigie Cir1BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Larchwood, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Larchwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Larchwood?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Larchwood, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $13,000. There are also 162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Larchwood ranging from $980 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Larchwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Larchwood ranges from $980 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Larchwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Larchwood range from $4,225 to $5,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,650 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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