
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,900 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Cambridge area of Cambridge.


Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Briston Arms Apartments

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54 Park Ave, Unit 111

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave
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66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

60 Homer Ave, Unit 508

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer Ave

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60 Homer Ave, Unit 1

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60 Homer Ave, Unit A

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Walden Park
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205 Walden St

205 Walden St

199 Mt Auburn St

193 Mt Auburn St

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193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3

205 Walden St

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4 Sherman St

101 Fayerweather St

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7 Rifle Ct, Unit 7
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5 Rifle Ct, Unit 1

151 Coolidge Ave
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,471 | $2,365 | $2,750 |
| West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,950 | $3,400 |
| West Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $2,280 | $4,600 |
| West Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,104 | $2,400 | $5,545 |
| West Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,050 | $4,200 | $5,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Cambridge Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Park | The Copley | Studio,1BA | $2,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cambridge, MA
As of January 14, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 | 21 Gibson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 | 60 Homer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 40 Gibson St, Unit 3A | 40 Gibson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1 | 199 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 48 Standish St, Unit 2 | 48 Standish St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3 | 193 Mount Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 54 Park Ave, Unit 111 | 54 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 40 Gibson St, Unit 38-3D | 40 Gibson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit 2 | 101 Fayerweather St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 419 Concord Ave, Unit #2 | 419 Concord Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cambridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment is $2,505 at Walden Park.
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