
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (29 Rentals)
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2534 Massachusetts Ave

Briston Arms Apartments

3 Cedar Square

5 Haskell St

99 Upland Rd

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10 Chester St
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15 Chester St, Unit 21

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2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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5 Chester St

Chester Street Apartments

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5 Blake St

9 Chester St, Unit 47

15 Chester St, Unit 23
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57 Cedar St, Unit 6

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55 Cedar St, Unit 4

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16 Chester St, Unit 23

9 Chester St, Unit 23

8 Alberta Ter

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64 Henderson St

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26 Ellington Rd
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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

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24 Park Ave

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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 1

Davis Building

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21 Endicott Ave, Unit 1

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29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron Ave, Unit B
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29 Cameron Ave
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 | $2,608 | $2,100 | $3,400 |
| North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $1,500 | $5,219 |
| North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,874 | $2,280 | $6,271 |
| North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $1,175 | $6,850 |
| North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,099 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Building | Studio + | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Laurent | Studio-S2 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 3 | 10 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| 37 Cameron Ave, Unit 1 | 37 Cameron Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 11 Burnham St | 11 Burnham St | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 60 Walden St, Unit 2 | 60 Walden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 12 Claremon St, Unit #1 | 12 Claremon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 66 Walden St | 66 Walden St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 83 Yorktown St, Unit 1M | 83 Yorktown St | 2BR,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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