Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Briston Arms Apartments
$1,950 - $2,440

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,440

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,440
12 Month Lease Term
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Briston Arms Apartments

237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

2574 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Chester Street Apartments
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$2,300 - $2,400

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Base Rent$2,300 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chester Street Apartments

9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
$2,400 - $2,700

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Base Rent$2,400 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

5 Blake St

5 Blake 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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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

92 Wallace St, Unit 1

92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Sep 15

32 Wallace St, Unit 1

32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,000 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park 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$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.28 price per square foot 60 Walden St Model at 60 Walden St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 118 Clay St Model at 118 Clay St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.28
118 Clay St, Unit 2118 Clay St2BR,1BA$0.30
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.25
60 Walden St, Unit 360 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.26
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 46 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.26
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 46 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.26
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
17 Arlington St17 Arlington St1BR,1BA$0.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Cambridge is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,300.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Cambridge is starting from $3,000 at Cogswell Avenue - Two Bedroom.

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