Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$1,900 - $2,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 3 Cedar Square

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Cedar Square

CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Haskell St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Haskell St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 99 Upland Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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99 Upland Rd

CambridgeMA02140

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2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

2574 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St
$2,300 - $2,600
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$2,300 - $2,600

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$2,300 - $2,600
Studio Apartment Available Soon

5 Chester St

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

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$2,400 - $2,700
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5 Blake St

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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55 Cedar St, Unit 4
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

55 Cedar St, Unit 4

55 Cedar StCambridge, MA 02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 23
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Jul 1

16 Chester St, Unit 23

16 Chester 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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64 Henderson St
$800 - $1,000
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$800 - $1,000

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$800 - $1,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 Henderson St

64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600

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$1,175 - $3,600
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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21 Endicott Ave, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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21 Endicott Ave, Unit 1

21 Endicott AveSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Cameron Ave
$2,200 - $5,000
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$2,200 - $5,000

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$2,200 - $5,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Cameron Ave
$2,400 - $4,200
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$2,400 - $4,200

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$2,400 - $4,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA is a Studio unit found at Davis Building priced from $2,200. Chester Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300
The LaurentStudio-S2Studio,1BA$2,561

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.44 price per square foot 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 37 Cameron Ave Model at 37 Cameron Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,775 with a $0.38 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.
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 310 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.44
37 Cameron Ave, Unit 137 Cameron Ave3BR,2BA$0.38
11 Burnham St11 Burnham St3BR,2BA$0.41
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #159 Ossipee Rd2BR,1BA$0.36
12 Claremon St, Unit #112 Claremon St1BR,1BA$0.32
66 Walden St66 Walden St3BR,1BA$0.37
83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M83 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34

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 Davis Building listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $2,650 at Davis Building.

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 Davis Building.

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