Apartments for Rent in the Porter Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (105 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

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12 Hancock St, Unit 2
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
12 Month Lease Term
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12 Hancock St, Unit 2

12 Hancock StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 16 White Street Pl
$5,500

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Base Rent$5,500

Total Monthly Price$5,500
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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16 White Street Pl, Unit 3##

16 White Street Pl
SomervilleMA02144
property at 19 Banks St
$3,990

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Base Rent$3,990

Total Monthly Price$3,990
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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19 Banks St, Unit 1

19 Banks St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 12 Hancock St
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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12 Hancock St, Unit 1

12 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 176 Elm St
$5,000

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Base Rent$5,000

Total Monthly Price$5,000
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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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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Base Rent$4,000

Total Monthly Price$4,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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37 Hancock St, Unit 1

37 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 39 Hancock St
$5,150

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Base Rent$5,150

Total Monthly Price$5,150
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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39 Hancock St, Unit 1

39 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 38 Cherry St
$6,350

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Base Rent$6,350

Total Monthly Price$6,350
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
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38 Cherry St, Unit 1

38 Cherry St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 755 Somerville Ave
$3,550

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Base Rent$3,550

Total Monthly Price$3,550
3 Bedroom Rentals
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755 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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property at 341 Summer St
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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341 Summer St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 16 Willow Ave
$3,000 - $3,800

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Rentals
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16 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 24 Cherry St
$4,400

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Base Rent$4,400

Total Monthly Price$4,400
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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24 Cherry St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 295 Summer St
$4,400

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Base Rent$4,400

Total Monthly Price$4,400
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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295 Summer St

SomervilleMA02144
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6-10 Porter Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6-10 Porter Rd

6-10 Porter RdCambridge, MA 02140
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The Rand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rand

1975 MassachusettsCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Orchard St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Orchard St

8 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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2-4 Orchard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2-4 Orchard St

2-4 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Upland Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Upland Rd

15 Upland RdCambridge, MA 02140
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55 Regent St
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Regent St

55 Regent StCambridge, MA 02140
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85 Upland Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Upland Rd

85 Upland RdCambridge, MA 02140
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11 Walnut Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Walnut Ave

11 Walnut AveCambridge, MA 02140
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11 Walden St
Studio Apartments

11 Walden St

11 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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31 Walden St
4 Bedroom Apartments

31 Walden St

31 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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97 Richdale Ave
Studio Apartments

97 Richdale Ave

97 Richdale AveCambridge, MA 02140
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20 Roseland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Roseland St

20 Roseland StCambridge, MA 02140
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22 Roseland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Roseland St

22 Roseland StCambridge, MA 02140
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17 Russell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Russell St

17 Russell StSomerville, MA 02144
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1 Frost St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Frost St

1 Frost StCambridge, MA 02140
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21 Cherry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Cherry St

21 Cherry StSomerville, MA 02144
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Davis353
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis353

353 Summer StSomerville, MA 02144
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44 Cherry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 Cherry St

44 Cherry StSomerville, MA 02144

Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Square

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Porter Square area of Cambridge, MA?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 105 available Porter Square apartments priced from $2,300 to $8,350, with an average monthly rent of $4,112.

How much are Studio apartments in Porter Square?

There are currently 14 Studio Apartments in Porter Square with rent ranges from $2,300 to $3,400 with an average price of $2,520.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Porter Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Porter Square ranges from $2,300 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,633.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Porter Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Porter Square range from $2,900 to $4,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,436.

How expensive are Porter Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Porter Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $4,700 - averaging $3,823 for the location.

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