Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Porter Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (30 Rentals)

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83 Orchard St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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83 Orchard St, Unit 3

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St, Unit #8

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3A
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3A

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1

8 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Cogswell Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cogswell Avenue

22-32 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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741 Somerville Ave, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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741 Somerville Ave, Unit 1

741 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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741 Somerville Ave, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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741 Somerville Ave, Unit 1

741 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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8 Charnwood Rd
$2,800
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$2,800

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8 Charnwood Rd

8 Charnwood RdSomerville, MA 02144
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Porter Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Porter Square 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 Porter Square, MA

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Porter Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 10 Cambridge Ter Model at 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Porter Square apartment is the 5 Chester St Model at 5 Chester St, Unit 15-27 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Porter Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 110 Cambridge TerStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Chester St, Unit 15-275 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
66 Walden St, Unit 01F66 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.24
83 Orchard St, Unit 3A83 Orchard St1BR,1BA$0.25
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
6 Beech St, Unit 2016 Beech St2BR,1BA$0.29
2028 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12028 Massachusetts Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
60 Walden St, Unit 460 Walden St3BR,1BA$0.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Porter Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porter Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Porter Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Porter Square is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,000.

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