Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
$1,875
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$1,675
Required Monthly Fees
$200

Total Monthly Price
$1,875
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge

11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Pearl St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Now

22 Pearl St, Unit 3

22 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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22 Lambert St, Unit B
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Lambert St, Unit B

22 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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4 West St, Unit 279H-43
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Now

4 West St, Unit 279H-43

4 West StCambridge, MA 02139
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59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

59 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 1A

59 Bishop Allen DrCambridge, MA 02139
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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
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

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

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split

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 October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Port area is the $0.22 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value The Port apartment is the 375 Prospect St Model at 375 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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$0.22
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R5 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.25
5 Watson St, Unit 4-2R5 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.25
955 Cambridge St, Unit H11955 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.24
4 West St, Unit 279H-434 West StStudio ,1BA$0.24
6 Watson St, Unit #2R6 Watson St2BR,1BA$0.27
10 Warren St, Unit 310 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.27
10 Warren St, Unit 310 Warren St2BR,1BA$0.27
3 Watson St, Unit 2R3 Watson St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Port, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #15

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 Market Central listed at $2,444.

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 $2,450 at Clinton & Prospect Apartments.

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