Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,900 (75 Rentals)

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16 Chester St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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16 Chester St, Unit 2

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Chester St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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10 Chester St

10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
Rent Specials
$2,307 - $4,545
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$2,307 - $4,545

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$2,307 - $4,545
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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The Laurent
Rent Specials
$2,448 - $7,380
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$2,448 - $7,380

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$2,448 - $7,380
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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32 Magoun 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Alberta Ter, Unit #2

16 Alberta TerCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 35 Clifton St

$2,570

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$2,570

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$2,570

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Clifton St

CambridgeMA02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 1MC
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

60 Walden St, Unit 1MC

60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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60 Walden St

60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
Rent Specials
$2,632 - $12,385
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$2,632 - $12,385

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$2,632 - $12,385
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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6 Arlington St, Unit 6
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

6 Arlington St, Unit 6

6 Arlington StCambridge, MA 02140
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Luxe at Alewife
Rent Specials
$2,704 - $5,837
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$2,704 - $5,837

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$2,704 - $5,837
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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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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85 Walden St, Unit 3T
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

85 Walden St, Unit 3T

85 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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60 Walden St, Unit 3A
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

60 Walden St, Unit 3A

60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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55 Cedar St, Unit #3
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

55 Cedar St, Unit #3

55 Cedar StCambridge, MA 02140
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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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14 Garrison Ave, Unit #9
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

14 Garrison Ave, Unit #9

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6

17 Endicott AveSomerville, MA 02144
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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$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of January 19, 2026 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
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Henderson St, Unit #324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Alberta Ter, Unit #216 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.25
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$0.22

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.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Cambridge is Walden Park which is listed at $2,505, while the average apartment in North Cambridge costs $7,200.

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