Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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20 Washburn Ave
$1,166 - $1,600
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$1,166 - $1,600

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Washburn Ave

20 Washburn AveCambridge, MA 02140
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68 Willow Ave
$1,200 - $4,500
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$1,200 - $4,500

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$1,200 - $4,500
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68 Willow Ave

68 Willow AveSomerville, MA 02144
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 183-185 Rindge Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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183-185 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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1000 Memorial Dr
$1,500 - $12,500
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$1,500 - $12,500

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$1,500 - $12,500
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1000 Memorial Dr

1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 208 Main St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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208 Main St

MedfordMA02155
property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
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76 Winter St, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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76 Winter St, Unit B

76 Winter StArlington, MA 02474
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 2
$1,925
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$1,925

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$1,925
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

14 Garrison Ave, Unit 2

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 8 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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8 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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12 Brooks Park

MedfordMA02155
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$1,950 - $2,600
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$1,950 - $2,600

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 4 Langmaid Ave

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Langmaid Ave

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 20 Stephenson Aman Street

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Stephenson Aman Street

SomervilleMA02144
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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 155 Pearl St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 185 Lowell St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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185 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 1 Craigie St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Craigie St

CambridgeMA02138
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95 Frederick Ave, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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95 Frederick Ave, Unit 1

95 Frederick AveMedford, MA 02155
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property at 47 Spring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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47 Spring St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 14 Grove St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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14 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02476
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200
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Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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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16 Nashua St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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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 3 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Mid Cambridge neighborhood priced from $1,600. Brattle Drive Apartments in the Brattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

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

As of February 21, 2026 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 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Elmer St, Unit 9-35 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.23
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments listed at $1,725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

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 $2,200 at Arlington Gardens Apartments.

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