Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 101 Fayerweather St

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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101 Fayerweather St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 367 Concord Ave

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

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367 Concord Ave

CambridgeMA02138

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Walden Park
$2,625 - $3,705
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$2,625 - $3,705
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 86 Buckingham St

$2,700

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$2,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Buckingham St

CambridgeMA02138
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Cheapest Available West Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden ParkThe CopleyStudio,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cambridge, MA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cambridge area is the $0.29 price per square foot 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value West Cambridge apartment is the 60 Homer Ave Model at 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibson St, Unit 321 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1199 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.30
36 Park Ave, Unit 136 Park Ave3BR,2BA$0.46
101 Fayerweather St, Unit 2101 Fayerweather St3BR,1BA$0.40
419 Concord Ave, Unit #2419 Concord Ave3BR,1BA$0.40
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
248 Garden St248 Garden St3BR,1BA$2.89
99 Lexington Ave99 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$2.95
11 Highland St, Unit #311 Highland St1BR,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Cambridge is at Walden Park listed at $2,625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment is $2,905 at Walden Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cambridge is starting from $3,600 at 198 Walden St.

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