
Cheap Apartments for Rent near North Cambridge, MA from $600 (41 Rentals)
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room

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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

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53 Rindge Ave, Unit 53 Rindge - 3S

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47 Rice St, Unit 1

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54 Frederick Ave, Unit First floor 2-bedroom apt

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96 Munroe St

315 Elm St
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

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90 Chandler St, Unit 2

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18 Autumn St

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

Brattle Drive Apartments

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12 Grove St, Unit top

Frost Terrace
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3 Holland St, Unit #4

805 Mount Auburn St

Briston Arms Apartments

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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

10 Brooks Park

12 Brooks Park

50 Columbus Ave

Blair Pond Estates
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24 Park Ave

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

Finch Cambridge

179 Prospect St

279 Harvard St

Kent Street Apartments

27 William St
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109 Oxford St

Putnam Manor

63 Inman Street

78-86 Prentiss St

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard

Dudley Street Apartments

1102 Cambridge Street

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| North Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,701 | $1,650 | $4,000 |
| North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $699 | $6,657 |
| North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $1,000 | $9,081 |
| North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,816 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,096 | $3,950 | $9,000 |
| North Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,466 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in North Cambridge, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St in the Harvard Square neighborhood priced from $1,850. Longfellow Apartments in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Brattle Drive Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 162 Summer Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 33 Inman St Model at 33 Inman St, Unit 3 starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1168 Massachusetts Ave | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 33 Inman St, Unit 3 | 33 Inman St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 153 Summer St, Unit 1 | 153 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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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 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.
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 $2,500 at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave.
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