Cheap Homes for Rent in North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,000 (67 Rentals)

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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 183 Rindge Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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183 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140

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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

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401 Highland Ave, Unit 31

401 Highland Ave
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

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5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 205 Walden St

$2,448

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$2,448

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$2,448

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 Walden 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
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

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6 Alberta Ter, Unit 1L

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

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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30-32-32 Melrose St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 77 New St

$2,500

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jan 5, 2026

77 New St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 90 Wallace St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

90 Wallace St, Unit 2

90 Wallace St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 86 Fairmont St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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86 Fairmont St

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 14 Alberta Ter

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Alberta Ter, Unit 8-2

14 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
property at 132 Sherman St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

132 Sherman St, Unit 11

132 Sherman St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 57 Regent St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

57 Regent St, Unit 3

57 Regent St
CambridgeMA02140
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 29 Cameron Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Cameron Ave, Unit 3

29 Cameron Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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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 Chester Street Apartments priced from $2,000. Hanover Alewife has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,248. Here are the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000
Hanover AlewifeHa1BR,1BA$2,248
Walden ParkThe CopleyStudio,1BA$2,292

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of December 27, 2025 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
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
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

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 $1,800 to $11,000. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $2,000 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 $2,000 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,792.

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 $2,500 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 $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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