15 Arlington St
CambridgeMA02140
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Porter Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,300 (23 Rentals)
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57 Regent St, Unit 1R
57 Regent St
CambridgeMA02140
5 Chester St, Unit 33
5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Nov 2
15 Chester St, Unit 21
15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
15 Chester St, Unit 21
15 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2Chester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Sep 2
9 Chester St, Unit 3
9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Chester St
10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,300 - $2,600
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5 Chester St
5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,325
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4 Cogswell Pl, Unit 1
4 Cogswell PlCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,499Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
5-7 Blake St., Unit 1
5-7 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1
10 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,500
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$2,500
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1925 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7
1925 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,600
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$2,600
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60 Walden St, Unit 3
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Arlington St
CambridgeMA02140
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$2,800
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60 Walden St, Unit 2
60 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
21 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
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$2,900 - $3,700
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66 Walden St
66 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
7 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
58 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
Room in Shared 6 bed/1.5 bath home in Somerville, Unit A
26 Charnwood Rd
SomervilleMA02144
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28 Charnwood Rd
BostonMA02144
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12 Hancock St, Unit 2
12 Hancock StSomerville, MA 02144
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Porter Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Porter Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Square Studio Apartments | $2,465 | $2,300 | $3,400 |
| Porter Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $2,300 | $2,900 |
| Porter Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $2,900 | $4,200 |
| Porter Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $2,500 | $4,700 |
| Porter Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,040 | $3,800 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Porter Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cogswell Avenue - Two Bedroom | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter Square, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter Square area is the $0.34 price per square foot 60 Walden St Model at 60 Walden St, Unit #4 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Porter Square apartment is the 66 Walden St Model at 66 Walden St starting at $3,700 with a $0.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Walden St, Unit #4 | 60 Walden St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 66 Walden St | 66 Walden St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 3 | 10 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| 10 Cambridge Ter | 10 Cambridge Ter | 4BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| 7 Upland Rd, Unit 5 | 7 Upland Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1902 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 | 1902 Massachusetts Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 9 Upland Rd, Unit B | 9 Upland Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Cogswell Avenue - Two Bedroom | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 5 Chester St | 5 Chester St | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| 1925 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7 | 1925 Massachusetts Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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