Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$1,900 - $2,900

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$1,900

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 3 Cedar Square

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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3 Cedar Square

CambridgeMA02140
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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64 Henderson St
$800 - $1,000
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$800 - $1,000

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$800 - $1,000
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64 Henderson St

64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600

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$1,175 - $3,600
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
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15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 73 Charlesbank Rd

$1,800 - $2,850

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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73 Charlesbank Rd

NewtonMA02458
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593 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,975
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$1,825 - $1,975

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$1,825 - $1,975
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593 Cambridge St

593 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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582 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,895
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$1,825 - $1,895

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$1,825 - $1,895
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582 Cambridge St

582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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25 Mansfield St
$1,925 - $3,000
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$1,925 - $3,000

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$1,925 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

25 Mansfield St

25 Mansfield StBoston, MA 02134
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit 1
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit 1

40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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60 Brighton Ave
$1,950 - $2,400
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$1,950 - $2,400

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$1,950 - $2,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

60 Brighton Ave

60 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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property at 1039 Commonwealth Ave

$1,895 - $6,125

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$1,950

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$1,950

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25 Gardner St
$1,975 - $2,700
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$1,975 - $2,700

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$1,975 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Gardner St

25 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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31 Gardner St
$1,995 - $2,295
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$1,995 - $2,295

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$1,995 - $2,295
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31 Gardner St

31 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 1027 Commonwealth Ave

$1,950 - $3,800

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$1,995

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$1,995

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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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25 Duval St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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25 Duval St

25 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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Hamilton Union
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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80 Gardner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Gardner St

80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Strawberry Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strawberry Hill, MA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Strawberry Hill area is the $0.23 price per square foot 82 Empire St Model at 82 Empire St in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Strawberry Hill apartment is the 38 Gardner St Model at 38 Gardner St starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Strawberry Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
82 Empire St82 Empire St1BR,1BA$0.23
38 Gardner St38 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.22
593 Cambridge St593 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
64 Brighton Ave64 Brighton Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
74 Chester St74 Chester St1BR,1BA$0.22
51 Linden St51 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.23

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Strawberry Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Strawberry Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Strawberry Hill is under $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Strawberry Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Strawberry Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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