Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 284 Harvard St

$1,950

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$1,950
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284 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139

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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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The Port, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of July 17, 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 $2,350 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.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
292 Harvard St292 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.24
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
64 Plymouth St, Unit 6464 Plymouth St2BR,1BA$0.33
955 Cambridge St955 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
30 Inman St, Unit 330 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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The Port, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #16

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

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4.0
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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 $3,441.

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