Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (217 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strawberry Hill, MA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Strawberry Hill area is the $0.22 price per square foot 168 N Beacon St Model at 168 N Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Strawberry Hill apartment is the 29 Fayette St Model at 29 Fayette St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
168 N Beacon St, Unit 2168 N Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
29 Fayette St, Unit 229 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.21
180 North Beacon St, Unit 3180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
86 Easton St, Unit 186 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.21
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
141 Franklin St, Unit 1141 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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