Cheap Homes for Rent in North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,300 (78 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the North Cambridge area of Cambridge.

property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 10 Chester St

$2,300 - $2,600

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$2,300 - $2,600

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$2,300 - $2,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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10 Chester St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

$2,395 - $2,795

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$2,395 - $2,795

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$2,395 - $2,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 6 Alberta Ter

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 Alberta Ter, Unit 1L

6 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
property at 60 Walden St

$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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60 Walden St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 86 Newbury St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

86 Newbury St, Unit #2

86 Newbury St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 82 Newbury St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

82 Newbury St, Unit 2

82 Newbury St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 8 Dudley St

$2,600 - $3,050

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$2,600 - $3,050

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$2,600 - $3,050

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

8 Dudley St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 217 Holland St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

217 Holland St, Unit 3B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 30-32-32 Melrose St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

30-32-32 Melrose St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 48 Cameron Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

48 Cameron Ave, Unit 2

48 Cameron Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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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$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of March 09, 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 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Chester St5 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Henderson St, Unit #324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Alberta Ter16 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.25
55 Cedar St, Unit #355 Cedar St1BR,1BA$0.28
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
90 Wallace St, Unit 2T90 Wallace St1BR,1BA$0.25
90 Wallace St, Unit 290 Wallace St1BR,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 451 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,950 to $11,000. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $2,300 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 $2,300 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,695.

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 $6,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,050 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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