Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (73 Rentals)

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305 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 2
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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16 Chester St, Unit 2

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,352 - $4,251
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$2,287 - $4,186
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$2,352 - $4,251
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St, Unit #8

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Magoun St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 31 Cedar St

31 Cedar St

CambridgeMA02140
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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2

16 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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The Laurent
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$2,514 - $14,466
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$2,514 - $14,466

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$2,514 - $14,466
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Luxe at Alewife
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$2,569 - $13,669
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$2,569 - $13,669

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$2,569 - $13,669
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 35 Clifton St

35 Clifton St

CambridgeMA02140
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Urbane at Alewife
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$2,614 - $9,007
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$2,614 - $9,007

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$2,614 - $9,007
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1

8 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 132 Sherman St

132 Sherman St

CambridgeMA02140
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323

11 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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55 Cedar St, Unit #3
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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55 Cedar St, Unit #3

55 Cedar StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 28 Walden St

28 Walden St

CambridgeMA02140
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8 Alberta Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Alberta Ter

8 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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Hanover Alewife
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Cogswell Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cogswell Avenue

22-32 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.24
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
66 Walden St, Unit 01F66 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.24
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Chester St, Unit 216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.21
92 Wallace St, Unit 192 Wallace St1BR,1BA$0.08

Getting Around the North Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in North Cambridge is Walden Park which is listed at $2,547, while the average apartment in North Cambridge costs $7,200.

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