1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the MIT Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (32 Rentals)

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248 Brookline St, Unit 3

248 Brookline St
CambridgeMA02139
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524 Putnam Ave, Unit 9

524 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
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539 Putnam Ave, Unit 9

539 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
property at 121 Auburn St

121 Auburn St, Unit 2

121 Auburn St
CambridgeMA02139
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

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248 Brookline St, Unit 3

248 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3
$2,800
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$2,800

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248 Brookline St, Unit 3

248 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$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
$3,150
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$3,150

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113 Auburn St, Unit 22

113 Auburn StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,715
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$3,340
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$375

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$3,715
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,755
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$3,380
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$375

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$3,755
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,780
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$3,370
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$410

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$3,780
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,835
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$3,460
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$375

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$3,835
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100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,885
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$3,510
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$375

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$3,885
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100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 23 Sidney St

23 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 122 Hamilton St

122 Hamilton St

CambridgeMA02139
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524 Putnam Ave
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524 Putnam Ave

524 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Watson St
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4 Watson St

4 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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72 Hamilton St
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72 Hamilton St

72 Hamilton StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Kensington
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Kensington

55 Magazine StCambridge, 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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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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Putnam Green
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Putnam Green

625 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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93 Brookline St
1 Bedroom Apartments

93 Brookline St

93 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139

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Largest Available MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat610 Sq Ft$3,500
ChromaAqua600 Sq Ft$3,429

Cheapest Available MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ChromaAqua$3,429
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat$3,500

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Mit, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in MIT is $3,315.

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 630 sq ft.

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