
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,700 (45 Rentals)
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Briston Arms Apartments

189 Concord Ave, Unit Concord Studio

193 Concord Ave, Unit #7

57 Regent St, Unit 1R

4 Cogswell Ave, Unit #7

4 Cogswell Ave, Unit #45

6 Agassiz St, Unit #3
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1622 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B2

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6 Agassiz St, Unit 3

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13 Walden St, Unit 2

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4 Cogswell Pl, Unit 1

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101 Fayerweather St, Unit B

40 Linnaean St, Unit 11

1616 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 14

1622 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 14

40 Linnaean St, Unit 11
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5-7 Blake St., Unit 1

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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

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60 Walden St, Unit 3

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5 Wendell St, Unit 2

6 Arlington St

4 Arlington St

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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323
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77 New St, Unit 205

1622 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B3

21 Blake St

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60 Walden St, Unit 2

Park77 Apartments

1622 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B3

2 Arlington St, Unit 4

1622- Cambridge Realty, LLC

21 Shepard St
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22 Concord Ln

41 Bowdoin St

1619 Massachusetts Ave

7 Blake St

27 Cogswell Ave

19-21 Agassiz St

5 Garden Ct

58 Walden St

193 Concord Ave
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Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Neighborhood Nine?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Nine Studio Apartments | $2,490 | $1,717 | $3,600 |
| Neighborhood Nine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,739 | $3,200 |
| Neighborhood Nine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,799 | $5,500 |
| Neighborhood Nine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,682 | $2,265 | $8,999 |
| Neighborhood Nine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,871 | $4,400 | $7,395 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Neighborhood Nine Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Park | The Seville | 1BR,1BA | $2,884 |
| Cogswell Avenue - Post-Doc Suites | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neighborhood Nine, MA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Neighborhood Nine area is the $0.24 price per square foot 101 Fayerweather St Model at 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Neighborhood Nine apartment is the 66 Walden St Model at 66 Walden St starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Neighborhood Nine apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 66 Walden St | 66 Walden St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit 2 | 101 Fayerweather St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 3 | 10 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| 30 Cambridge Ter, Unit 2 | 30 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 10 Cambridge Ter | 10 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| 176 Raymond St, Unit 176 | 176 Raymond St | 2BR,3.5BA | $2.65 |
| 75 Reservoir St, Unit 2 | 75 Reservoir St | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| 7 Upland Rd, Unit 5 | 7 Upland Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 13 Walden St, Unit 2 | 13 Walden St | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Neighborhood Nine Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neighborhood Nine?
The cheapest apartment in Neighborhood Nine is Walden Park which is listed at $2,884, while the average apartment in Neighborhood Nine costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Neighborhood Nine?
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 1 regular apartments in Neighborhood Nine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Neighborhood Nine?
Cheap apartments in Neighborhood Nine have an average cost of $103 which is $3,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Neighborhood Nine.
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