Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,100 (44 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 Haskell St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

5 Haskell St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 57 Regent St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

57 Regent St, Unit 1R

57 Regent St
CambridgeMA02140
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

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property at 2556 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500 - $3,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

2556 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 126 Clifton St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 10 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

126 Clifton St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 8 Alberta Ter

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

8 Alberta Ter, Unit 1

8 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
property at 400 Highland Ave

$2,600 - $3,550

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$2,600 - $3,550

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$2,600 - $3,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

400 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 5 Blake St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

5 Blake St, Unit 1

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 22 Concord Ln

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Concord Ln

CambridgeMA02138
property at 2353 Massachusetts Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2353 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 27 Cogswell Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Cogswell Ave

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 62 Dover St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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62 Dover St, Unit 6

62 Dover St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 2440 Massachusetts Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2440 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 21 Blake St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 31 Wheeler St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

31 Wheeler St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 177 Rindge Ave

$2,850 - $4,200

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$2,850 - $4,200

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$2,850 - $4,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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177 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 6 Alberta Terrace

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

6 Alberta Terrace

CambridgeMA02140
property at 402 Highland Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

402 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144

Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden ParkThe Seville1BR,1BA$2,880
The Laurent1 Bed/1 Bath-S91BR,1BA$2,886

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of July 26, 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
7 Dickson St, Unit 2B7 Dickson St6BR,3BA$0.81
83 Yorktown St, Unit #183 Yorktown St2BR,1BA$0.34
7 Dickson St, Unit 27 Dickson St5BR,3BA$0.69
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 310 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.44
30 Cambridge Ter, Unit 230 Cambridge Ter4BR,2BA$0.54
11 Clarendon Ave, Unit 211 Clarendon Ave4BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $11,500. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $2,150 to $8,000.

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 $2,150 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,387.

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 $1,450 to $6,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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