Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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1691 Cambridge St

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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

7 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

931 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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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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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Cambridge, MA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid Cambridge area is the $0.25 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mid Cambridge apartment is the 5 Elmer St Model at 5 Elmer St, Unit 3T starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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.
1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 22 Norfolk Pl1BR,1BA$0.25
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.23
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
2 Ware St, Unit 1052 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 11D2 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 1052 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 7283 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #4

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

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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 a cheap apartment in Mid Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid Cambridge is under $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in Mid Cambridge is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Mid Cambridge costs $7,500.

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