Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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270 Harvard St
$2,230
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$1,790
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,230
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$2,270
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$1,910
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,270
Studio Apartments Available Now

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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219 Green 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141

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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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The Port, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Port area is the $0.23 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value The Port apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.23
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.24
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.30
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
955 Cambridge St, Unit H11955 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.24
6 Watson St, Unit #2R6 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.27
98 Berkshire St, Unit 3C98 Berkshire St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Port, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the The Port Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Port Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Port?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Port is at Proto Kendall Square listed at $2,846.

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