
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Strawberry Hill area of Cambridge.


9 Kassul Park

Briston Arms Apartments

Blair Pond Estates

Chester Street Apartments

12 Humboldt St

305 Rindge Ave
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A
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24 Highgate St, Unit 203

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7 Denby Rd, Unit 1

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15 Higgins St, Unit A

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129 Grasmere St, Unit 2R

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28 Quint Ave, Unit 16

805 Mount Auburn St

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7 Barrows St, Unit 7B
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411 Mt Auburn St

Hamilton Union

10 Armington St

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25 Gardner St, Unit 3

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40 Gardner St, Unit A

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71 Chester St, Unit 5

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2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b

Hamilton Place

47 Eliot St
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Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Strawberry Hill?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Strawberry Hill Studio Apartments | $2,792 | $1,700 | $7,988 |
Strawberry Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $950 | $6,952 |
Strawberry Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Strawberry Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
Strawberry Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Strawberry Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,738 | $1,020 | $9,300 |
Strawberry Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,314 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Strawberry Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Strawberry Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Armington Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Strawberry Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Armington Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strawberry Hill, MA
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Strawberry Hill area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Strawberry Hill apartment is the 4 Farrington Ave Model at 4 Farrington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Strawberry Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
4 Farrington Ave, Unit 1 | 4 Farrington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
28 Quint Ave, Unit 16 | 28 Quint Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
28 Quint Ave, Unit 35 | 28 Quint Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
7 Barrows St, Unit 1B | 7 Barrows St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
9 Barrows St, Unit B | 9 Barrows St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B | 7 Barrows St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
10 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1 | 10 Cambridge Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
40 Gardner St, Unit A | 40 Gardner St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStrawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #21
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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.
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Strawberry Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Strawberry Hill is Hamilton Union which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Strawberry Hill costs $7,000.
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 123 regular apartments in Strawberry Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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