Homes for Rent in the Porter Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (42 Rentals)

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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 6 White Street Pl

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

6 White Street Pl, Unit R

6 White Street Pl
CambridgeMA02140
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 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 1800 Massachusetts Ave

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1800 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #32

1800 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
property at 15 Milton St

$4,500

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$4,500

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$4,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Milton St, Unit 15 Milton Street

15 Milton 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

Available Now

5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 6 Beech St

$4,000

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$4,000

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$4,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2027

6 Beech St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 2 Arlington St

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2 Arlington St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 36 Creighton St

$4,200

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$4,200

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$4,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

36 Creighton St, Unit 38

36 Creighton St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 38 Creighton St

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

38 Creighton St, Unit 2

38 Creighton St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 16 White Street Pl

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

16 White Street Pl, Unit 3##

16 White Street Pl
SomervilleMA02144
property at 19 Banks St

$3,990

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$3,990

Total Monthly Price
$3,990

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

19 Banks St, Unit 1

19 Banks St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 12 Hancock St

$4,500

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$4,500

Total Monthly Price
$4,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

12 Hancock St, Unit 1

12 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 176 Elm St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

176 Elm St, Unit 2

176 Elm St
North CambridgeMA02140

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property at 37 Hancock St

$4,000

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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 Hancock St, Unit 1

37 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 344 Summer St

$4,750

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$4,750

Total Monthly Price
$4,750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

344 Summer St, Unit 1

344 Summer St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 39 Hancock St

$5,150

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$5,150

Total Monthly Price
$5,150

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

39 Hancock St, Unit 1

39 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 353 Summer St

$4,200

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$4,200

Total Monthly Price
$4,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

353 Summer St, Unit 101

353 Summer St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 67 Willow Ave

$3,400

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$3,400

Total Monthly Price
$3,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

67 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 16 Willow Ave

$4,000

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$4,000

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$4,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

16 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 24 Cherry St

$4,400

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$4,400

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$4,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

24 Cherry St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 353 Summer St

$1,900

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

353 Summer St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 295 Summer St

$5,250

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$5,250

Total Monthly Price
$5,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

295 Summer St

SomervilleMA02144

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Porter Square?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Porter Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,300 to $8,350. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Porter Square ranging from $1,130 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Porter Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Porter Square ranges from $1,130 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,541.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Porter Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Porter Square range from $3,500 to $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $5,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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