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

Frost Terrace

2534 Massachusetts Ave

Briston Arms Apartments

Blair Pond Estates

3 Cedar Square

Finch Cambridge

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

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64 Henderson St
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3

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272 Faneuil St, Unit 2

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24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit Apt 2

26 Mapleton St, Unit 1

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26 Ellington Rd

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167 College Ave, Unit 1

26 Mapleton St, Unit 1

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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 1a
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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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15 Higgins St

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142 North Beacon St

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140 North Beacon St

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1

73 Charlesbank Rd

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593 Cambridge St

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582 Cambridge St

805 Mount Auburn St

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1
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71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1

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25 Mansfield St

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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

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40 Alfred Rd, Unit 1

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60 Brighton Ave

10 Armington St, Unit 3

1039 Commonwealth Ave

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25 Gardner St

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31 Gardner St

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71 Chester St, Unit 5
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1027 Commonwealth Ave

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24 Park Ave

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25 Duval St

Hamilton Union

80 Gardner St

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Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25

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78-86 Prentiss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Studio Apartments | $2,800 | $1,700 | $9,972 |
| Strawberry Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,113 | $950 | $9,149 |
| Strawberry Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $1,799 | $8,229 |
| Strawberry Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Strawberry Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Strawberry Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,995 | $4,500 | $8,800 |
| Strawberry Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,295 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 82 Empire St | 82 Empire St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 38 Gardner St | 38 Gardner St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 593 Cambridge St | 593 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 64 Brighton Ave | 64 Brighton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 74 Chester St | 74 Chester St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 51 Linden St | 51 Linden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStrawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #21
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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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