Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 287 Harvard St

$2,100

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$2,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

287 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 25 Magee St

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 Magee St

CambridgeMA02139

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5 Elmer St
$2,250 - $4,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6
$2,300
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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6

12 Mt Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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77 Trowbridge St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Trowbridge St

77 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138

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Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050
Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Cambridge, MA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid Cambridge area is the $0.36 price per square foot 13 Pleasant St Model at 13 Pleasant St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Mid Cambridge apartment is the 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Pleasant St, Unit 213 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$0.36
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
434 Franklin St, Unit #1434 Franklin St1BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.35
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.34
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -14 Belvidere Pl1BR,1BA$0.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mid Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mid Cambridge is at Longfellow Apartments listed at $2,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mid Cambridge Apartment is $2,735 at 929 Mass.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mid Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mid Cambridge is starting from $3,435 at The University.

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