1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (45 Rentals)

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Walden Park
$2,584 - $2,732
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$2,342 - $4,734
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$2,407 - $4,799
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3A
$2,900
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$2,900
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$2,900
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3A

40 Gibson StCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3D
$2,900
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$2,900
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$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

40 Gibson St, Unit 3D

40 Gibson StCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

60 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Gibson St, Unit 3D

40 Gibson St
CambridgeMA02138

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367 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 3 Gibson St

3 Gibson St

CambridgeMA02138

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101 Fayerweather St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 24 Bay State Rd

24 Bay State Rd

CambridgeMA02138
property at 38 Gibson St

38 Gibson St

CambridgeMA02138
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159 Brattle St
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159 Brattle St

159 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138
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138-140 Huron Ave
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138-140 Huron Ave

138-140 Huron AveCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Winslow St
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29 Winslow St

29 Winslow StCambridge, MA 02138

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60 Aberdeen Ave
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60 Aberdeen Ave

60 Aberdeen AveCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1
$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

5 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7

7 Rifle CtWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 151 Coolidge Ave

151 Coolidge Ave

WatertownMA02472
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Horizon East
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Horizon East

125 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472

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West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Walden ParkThe Seville$2,649

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West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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

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2.5
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Getting Around the West Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in West Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Cambridge is at Walden Park listed at $2,649.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Cambridge is $2,664.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Cambridge is currently 2,388 sq ft.

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