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64 Henderson St
64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
22 Chetwynd RdSomerville, MA 02144
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3, Unit 3
39 Waterhouse StSomerville, MA 02144
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104 Bowdoin St, Unit 2, Unit 2
104 Bowdoin StMedford, MA 02155
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room, Unit Room
163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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1011 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3-room2, Unit 3-room2
1011 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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167 College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
167 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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90 Chandler St, Unit 1, Unit 1
90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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79 Harvey St, Unit 1, Unit 1
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
70 Park St
SomervilleMA02143
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability19 Garden St
19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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70 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R
70 Mount Vernon StCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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282 Summer St, Unit 1, Unit 1
282 Summer StSomerville, MA 02144
6 Brooks Park
MedfordMA02155
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
73 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,900Studio Apartments Available Jul 15
385 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 75
385 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02474
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrattle Drive Apartments
0-12 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12, Unit 12
125 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
10 Brooks Park
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12 Brooks Park
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35 Derby St, Unit 3, Unit 3
35 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBriston Arms Apartments
237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Colonial Dr, Unit 3
1 Colonial DrArlington, MA 02474
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4 Brattle Dr, Unit 3
4 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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32 Riverdale St, Unit 1, Unit 1
32 Riverdale StBoston, MA 02134
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95 Frederick Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
95 Frederick AveMedford, MA 02155
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24 Park Ave
24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
27 Franklin St
ArlingtonMA02474
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Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Kent Street Apartments
32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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78-86 Prentiss St
78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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Belmont Street Apartments, 550
550 Belmont StWatertown, MA 02472
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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Dudley Street Apartments
15-19 Dudley StArlington, MA 02476
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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 | $2,724 | $1,675 | $4,437 |
| North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,764 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,974 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,937 | $950 | $9,851 |
| North Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,847 | $4,450 | $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. Blair Pond Estates in the Harvard Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Mount Auburn St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Blair Pond Estates | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Brattle Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of May 25, 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 509 Medford St Model at 509 Medford St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1168 Massachusetts Ave | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 509 Medford St, Unit 2 | 509 Medford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12 | 125 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 60 Walden St, Unit 2 | 60 Walden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 | 137 Trapelo Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F | 83 Trowbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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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 $2,150 at Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments.
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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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