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Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strawberry Hill, MA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Strawberry Hill area is the $0.20 price per square foot 26 Donnybrook Rd Model at 26 Donnybrook Rd, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Strawberry Hill apartment is the 7 Barrows St Model at 7 Barrows St, Unit 7B starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Donnybrook Rd, Unit 226 Donnybrook RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.19
180 North Beacon St, Unit 3180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
40 Gardner St, Unit A40 Gardner StStudio ,1BA$0.20
21 Linden St, Unit 421 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.20
25 Linden St, Unit 4A25 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
86 Easton St, Unit 186 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.21
32 Highgate St32 Highgate St1BR,1BA$0.15
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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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 Strawberry Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Strawberry Hill?

There are currently 3473 Apartments for Rent in Strawberry Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 2292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Strawberry Hill ranging from $880 to $13,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Strawberry Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Strawberry Hill ranges from $880 to $13,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,405.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Strawberry Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Strawberry Hill range from $900 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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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