Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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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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Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Cambridge, MA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid Cambridge area is the $0.29 price per square foot 99 Hancock St Model at 99 Hancock St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Mid Cambridge apartment is the 50 Hancock St Model at 50 Hancock St, Unit 6 starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 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.
99 Hancock St, Unit 199 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
50 Hancock St, Unit 650 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
269 Harvard St, Unit 1269 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.29
82 Beacon St, Unit 6682 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.29
94 Beacon St, Unit 6694 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.29
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
325 Harvard St, Unit #42325 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
16 Clinton St, Unit B16 Clinton St1BR,1BA$0.24
381 Harvard St, Unit 22381 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 929 Mass listed at $2,525.

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