Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,200 (13 Rentals)

414 Mount Auburn St, Unit #144 - B

220 Concord Ave, Unit 3
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220 Concord Ave, Unit 3

220 Concord Ave, Unit 3

220 Concord Ave, Unit 3
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220 Concord Ave, Unit 3
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Cambridge Studio Apartments | $3,299 | $2,200 | $4,526 |
West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,950 | $8,509 |
West Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $2,280 | $8,964 |
West Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,895 | $1,050 | $7,043 |
West Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cambridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Cambridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Cambridge is under $2,614.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in West Cambridge is Walden Park which is listed at $2,367, while the average apartment in West Cambridge costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Cambridge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 158 regular apartments in West Cambridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Cambridge?
Cheap apartments in West Cambridge have an average cost of $2,105 which is $12,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cambridge.
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