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6 Watson StCambridge, MA 02139
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MIT, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in MIT?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| MIT Studio Apartments | $3,062 | $2,722 | $3,800 |
| MIT 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,800 | $4,365 |
| MIT 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $2,650 | $4,950 |
| MIT 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,393 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| MIT 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $1,200 | $6,300 |
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Cheapest Available MIT Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Chroma | Turquoise | Studio,1BA | $2,722 |
| Pacific Street Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,143 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MIT, MA
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the MIT area is the $0.30 price per square foot 23 Kelly Rd Model at 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value MIT apartment is the 23 Kelly Rd Model at 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 23 Kelly Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 23 Kelly Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 23 Kelly Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.35 |
| 8 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Kelly Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
| 6 Watson St, Unit #2R | 6 Watson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 68 Pleasant St, Unit 66-3 | 68 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 6 Chestnut St | 6 Chestnut St | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 280 Pearl St, Unit 279-3L | 280 Pearl St | 3BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 28 Speridakis Ter, Unit 3 | 28 Speridakis Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 146 Allston St | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMit, Cambridge, MA
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Getting Around the MIT Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
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Most errands can be accomplished on foot
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Biker's Paradise
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MIT Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in MIT?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MIT is under $3,143.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in MIT?
The cheapest apartment in MIT is The Residences of University Park which is listed at $3,410, while the average apartment in MIT costs $4,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in MIT?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in MIT that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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