Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MIT Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,600 (14 Rentals)

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281 Brookline St, Unit 1F
$2,669
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$2,669

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

281 Brookline St, Unit 1F

281 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 126 Pearl St

$2,800

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$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

126 Pearl St

CambridgeMA02139
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68 Allston St, Unit 1
$3,295
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$3,295

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68 Allston St, Unit 1

68 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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Chroma
$3,439 - $22,366
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 55 Magazine St

$3,495

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$3,495

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55 Magazine St, Unit 29

55 Magazine St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 55 Magazine St

$3,600

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55 Magazine St, Unit 21

55 Magazine St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 20 Chestnut St

$3,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Chestnut St, Unit 405

20 Chestnut 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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property at 298 Brookline St

$3,500

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$3,500

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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298 Brookline St

CambridgeMA02139

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Cheapest Available MIT Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MIT area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chroma priced from $3,449. Auburn Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,500. Here are the most affordable MIT apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ChromaEbony1BR,1BA$3,449
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat1BR,1BA$3,500
Pacific Street Apartments2 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MIT, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the MIT area is the $0.41 price per square foot 23 Kelly Rd Model at 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value MIT apartment is the 23 Kelly Rd Model at 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 starting at $4,500 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MIT apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Kelly Rd, Unit 123 Kelly Rd3BR,1.5BA$0.41
23 Kelly Rd, Unit 123 Kelly Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
37 Brookline St, Unit 1237 Brookline St3BR,1.5BA$0.48
240 Allston St, Unit 3240 Allston St4BR,2BA$4.40
66 Pleasant St, Unit 266 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$3.08
The Residences of University Park91 Sidney - 2C Renovation 22BR,2BA$4.38
36 Speridakis Ter, Unit 136 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$3.64
117 Auburn St117 Auburn St1BR,1BA$3.55
19 Speridakis Ter, Unit 1919 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$4.32
Pacific Street Apartments2 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MIT Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom MIT Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom MIT Apartment is $3,449 at Chroma.

What is the most affordable MIT Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap MIT Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auburn Court and starts from $4,700.

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