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47 Rice St, Unit 1, Unit 1
47 Rice StCambridge, MA 02140
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Chester St, Unit 21
15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 33
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
5 Haskell St
CambridgeMA02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 44, Unit 44
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1, Unit 1
10 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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66 Walden St
66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 3
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 32
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Chester St
10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 26
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 1
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St
5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 4
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St
15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 1
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 23
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 31
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 28
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 47
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 38
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St, Unit 6, Unit 6
5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
60 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 1, Unit 1
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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63 Walden St
63 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St, Unit #2, Unit #2
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
49 Clifton St
CambridgeMA02140
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9 Chester St, Unit 6
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 3, Unit 3
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 3, Unit 3
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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The Laurent
55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Walden St
66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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6 Arlington St, Unit 6, Unit 6
6 Arlington StCambridge, MA 02140
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173 Rindge Ave, Unit 1LF
173 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
2353 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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181 Rindge Ave, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
181 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323, Unit #77 - 323
11 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Walden St, Unit 2, Unit 2
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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55 Cedar St, Unit #3, Unit #3
55 Cedar StCambridge, MA 02140
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now605 Concord at Fresh Pond
605 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Cedar St, Unit 3, Unit 3
32 Cedar StCambridge, MA 02140
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2028 Massachusetts Ave
2028 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Cameron Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
18 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,573 | $2,100 | $4,700 |
| North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $1,150 | $5,219 |
| North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $2,280 | $7,508 |
| North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,500 | $5,944 |
| North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,269 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,143 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,122 | $6,600 | $8,050 |
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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Davis Building | Studio + | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.29 price per square foot 15 Blake St Model at 15 Blake St, Unit 4 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Blake St, Unit 4 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.29 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 55 Cedar St, Unit #3 | 55 Cedar St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 15 Blake St | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 211 Holland St, Unit #3B | 211 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 190 Holland St, Unit #3A | 190 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 56 Walden St, Unit 2 | 56 Walden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 66 Walden St | 66 Walden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 32 Cedar St, Unit 3 | 32 Cedar St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Cambridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Cambridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Cambridge is under $2,200.
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