Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
$1,400
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10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,000

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1150 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 199 Prospect St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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199 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139

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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
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63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cheapest Available The Port Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvard Towers1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Port area is the $0.25 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value The Port apartment is the 292 Harvard St Model at 292 Harvard St starting at $2,950 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Port apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
292 Harvard St292 Harvard St2BR,2BA$0.30
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
6 Bedford St, Unit R36 Bedford St1BR,1BA$0.26
6 Bedford St, Unit 3B6 Bedford St1BR,1BA$0.25
177 Harvard St, Unit R3177 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30

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The Port, Cambridge, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Port Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Port Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Port Apartment is $2,600 at Harvard Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Port Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Port is starting from $2,812 at 784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Port Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Port Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3 Palermo St and starts from $3,200.

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