Cheap Homes for Rent in North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,300 (51 Rentals)

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property at 43 Curtis St

$1,350

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,350
Total Monthly Price
$1,350

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

43 Curtis St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 11 Cogswell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
Total Monthly Price
$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 30

11 Cogswell Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 353 Summer St

$1,800

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$1,800
Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Unavailable

353 Summer St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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Base Rent
$2,300
Total Monthly Price
$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 183 Rindge Ave

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

183 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 401 Highland Ave

$2,385

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$2,385
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$2,385

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

401 Highland Ave, Unit 31

401 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 116 Holland St

$2,385

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$2,385
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$2,385

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

116 Holland St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 5 Blake St

$2,395

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$2,395
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$2,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 38 Day St

$2,450 - $2,900

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$2,450
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$2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,465
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Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$2,465
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 6 Alberta Ter

$2,500

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$2,500
Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 Alberta Ter, Unit 1L

6 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
property at 30-32-32 Melrose St

$2,500

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$2,500
Total Monthly Price
$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

30-32-32 Melrose St

ArlingtonMA02474
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,510
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,510
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 86 Fairmont St

$2,600

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$2,600
Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

86 Fairmont St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 14 Alberta Ter

$2,600

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$2,600
Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

14 Alberta Ter, Unit 8-2

14 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
property at 90 Wallace St

$2,600

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$2,600
Total Monthly Price
$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

90 Wallace St, Unit 2

90 Wallace St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 132 Sherman St

$2,700

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$2,700
Total Monthly Price
$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

132 Sherman St, Unit 11

132 Sherman St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 217 Holland St

$2,700

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,700
Total Monthly Price
$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

217 Holland St, Unit 3B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 132 Sherman St

$2,700 - $3,600

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$2,700
Total Monthly Price
$2,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

132 Sherman St

CambridgeMA02140

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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$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of January 05, 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$0.21

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 324 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $11,000. There are also 222 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $1,350 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Cambridge ranges from $1,350 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,656.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Cambridge range from $2,700 to $6,006, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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