Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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property at 68 Norfolk St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

68 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 6 Worcester St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Worcester St, Unit 1

6 Worcester St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 201 Clark St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

201 Clark St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 284 Harvard St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

284 Harvard St, Unit 404

284 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 315 Elm St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

315 Elm St, Unit 3

315 Elm St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 315 Elm St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Elm St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 276 Harvard St

$2,500 - $8,000

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$2,500 - $8,000

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$2,500 - $8,000

Studio To 5 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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276 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 132 Cherry St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

132 Cherry St, Unit 3

132 Cherry St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 36 Highland Ave

$2,500 - $2,900

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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36 Highland Ave

CambridgeMA02139

The Port, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of July 23, 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 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R 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.
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
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
955 Cambridge St955 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$0.31
9 Fulkerson St9 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.32
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$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Port, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #17

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 The Port

What type of rentals are currently available in The Port?

There are currently 421 Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,484. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Port ranging from $1,360 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Port?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Port ranges from $1,360 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,438.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Port?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Port range from $875 to $16,484, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,360 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,480 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,280.

Expert Rental Resources

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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