Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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property at 68 Norfolk St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 69 Dana St

$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750 - $2,300

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 367 Harvard St

$2,150

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4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

367 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02138

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 28, 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 Mid Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid Cambridge?

There are currently 393 Apartments for Rent in Mid Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $9,081. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid Cambridge ranging from $1,400 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid Cambridge ranges from $1,400 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,003.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid Cambridge range from $3,200 to $9,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,510 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,580 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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