Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$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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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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5 Chester St, Unit 47
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Nov 2

5 Chester St, Unit 47

5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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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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16 Chester St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

16 Chester St, Unit 3

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 9 Chester St

$2,300 - $2,400

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$2,300

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$2,300

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9 Chester St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 68 Richdale Ave

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

68 Richdale Ave

CambridgeMA02140

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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 33
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 33

8 Cogswell AveCambridge, 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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20 Magoun St
$2,750 - $4,700
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$2,750 - $4,700

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$2,750 - $4,700
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

20 Magoun St

20 Magoun 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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Cogswell Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cogswell Avenue

22-32 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 1092 Broadway

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1092 Broadway

SomervilleMA02144
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19 Cameron Ave, Unit B
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Cameron Ave, Unit B

19 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402A Highland Ave
$2,550 - $3,450
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$2,550 - $3,450

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$2,550 - $3,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

402A Highland Ave

402A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 6 Mclean Pl

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Mclean Pl

WakefieldMA01880
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38 Day St, Unit 33
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

38 Day St, Unit 33

38 Day StSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Malvern Ave
$2,800 - $3,450
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$2,800 - $3,450

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$2,800 - $3,450
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Malvern Ave

19 Malvern AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 56 Waterhouse St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

56 Waterhouse St

SomervilleMA02144
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390 Highland Ave, Unit 2
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

390 Highland Ave, Unit 2

390 Highland 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 1 Bed unit found at Walden Park priced from $2,915. Urbane at Alewife has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,918. Here are the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden ParkThe Seville1BR,1BA$2,915
Urbane at AlewifeS04Studio,1BA$2,918
The LaurentStudio-S4Studio,1BA$2,976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.56 price per square foot 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $5,600. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 227 Holland St Model at 227 Holland St, Unit 1 starting at $4,495 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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 Ter10 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.56
227 Holland St, Unit 1227 Holland St3BR,2BA$0.45
116 Holland St, Unit 3L116 Holland St4BR,2BA$0.60
66 Walden St66 Walden St3BR,1BA$0.37
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 310 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.44
30 Cambridge Ter, Unit 230 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.54
7 Dickson St, Unit 2B7 Dickson St6BR,3BA$0.81
7 Dickson St, Unit 27 Dickson St5BR,3BA$0.69
11 Clarendon Ave, Unit 211 Clarendon Ave4BR,1BA$2.17
131 Sherman St, Unit #9131 Sherman St2BR,1BA$2.21

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 Urbane at Alewife listed at $2,918.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $2,915 at Walden Park.

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 $4,126 at Linea Cambridge Apartments.

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