1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the MIT Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (43 Rentals)

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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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113 Auburn St, Unit 22
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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113 Auburn St, Unit 22

113 Auburn StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 293 Sidney St

293 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 113 Brookline St

113 Brookline St

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property at 220 Hamilton St

220 Hamilton St

CambridgeMA02139
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222 Hamilton St, Unit 1

222 Hamilton St
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222 Hamilton St, Unit 222

222 Hamilton St
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property at 220 Hamilton St

220 Hamilton St, Unit 220

220 Hamilton St
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property at 524 Putnam Ave

524 Putnam Ave, Unit 9

524 Putnam Ave
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121 Auburn St, Unit 2

121 Auburn St
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240 Sidney St
$2,595
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$2,220
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$375

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$2,595
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,595
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$2,220
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$375

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$2,595
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,765
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$2,390
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$375

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$2,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,145
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$2,770
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$375

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$3,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,715
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$3,340
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$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$2,995
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$2,620
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$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,995
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,615
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$3,240
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$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,615
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$4,080
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$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$4,080
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 105 Brookline St

105 Brookline St

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property at 472 Putnam Ave

472 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 220 Hamilton St

220 Hamilton St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 222 Hamilton St

222 Hamilton St

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72 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Hamilton St

72 Hamilton StCambridge, MA 02139

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55 Magazine St
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55 Magazine St

55 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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20 Peters St
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20 Peters St

20 Peters StCambridge, MA 02139
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106-108 Pearl St
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106-108 Pearl St

106-108 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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94-104 Pearl St
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94-104 Pearl St

94-104 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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524 Putnam Ave
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524 Putnam Ave

524 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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81 Magazine St
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81 Magazine St

81 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Green
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Putnam Green

625 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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93 Brookline St
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93 Brookline St

93 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Watson St
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4 Watson St

4 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139

MIT, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Largest Available MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat610 Sq Ft$3,500
The Residences of University Park91 Sidney - 1A Renovation 2580 Sq Ft$3,410

Cheapest Available MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences of University Park91 Sidney - 1A Renovation 2$3,410
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat$3,500

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Mit, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the MIT Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom MIT Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in MIT with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in MIT is at The Residences of University Park listed at $3,410.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom MIT Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in MIT is $3,000.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom MIT Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in MIT is a 610 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at Auburn Court.

What is the average size for MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in MIT is currently 516 sq ft.

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