Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Garden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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78-86 Prentiss St
2 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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North Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Cambridge, MA is a Studio unit found at Blair Pond Estates in the Harvard Square neighborhood priced from $1,995. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Rock Meadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 3 Everett Ave Model at 3 Everett Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Prentiss St, Unit 315 Prentiss StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Clinton St, Unit B16 Clinton St1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
65 Inman St, Unit #B165 Inman StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Cambridge is at Blair Pond Estates listed at $1,995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $2,100 at Brattle Drive Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Cambridge is starting from $2,300 at Medford Square Riverside.

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