
Cheap Apartments for Rent near North Cambridge, MA from $800 (52 Rentals)
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90 North St

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

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20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

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94 Heath St, Unit 1

43 Paulina St, Unit 2A

91 Belmont St

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117 Sharon St, Unit Apt 1 - Room 1

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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham Street

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
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420 Medford St, Unit 1

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10 Clary St, Unit 1

43 Bradley St., Unit 1

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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44 Touro Ave, Unit 1

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1000 Memorial Dr

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18 Autumn St, Unit B1

Frost Terrace

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32 Wallace St, Unit 1F

HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave
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805 Mount Auburn St

19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

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21 High St, Unit 2

4 Brattle Dr, Unit 4

19-19 Forest St

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484 Main St, Unit 3

Brattle Drive Apartments

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

Briston Arms Apartments

1080 Massachusetts Ave
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Blair Pond Estates

167-169 Summer St #B, Unit #B

167 Summer St, Unit B

16 Walnut St

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24 Park Ave

1150 Cambridge St

61 Howard St

167 Summer St

Finch Cambridge

179 Prospect St
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279 Harvard St

Kent Street Apartments

27 William St

109 Oxford St

Putnam Manor

63 Inman Street

Mass Ave, 385

78-86 Prentiss St

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard

Dudley Street Apartments
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North Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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 | $2,695 | $1,696 | $4,738 |
| North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $800 | $9,077 |
| North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $2,157 | $10,000+ |
| North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $980 | $9,081 |
| North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,772 | $800 | $7,395 |
| North Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,437 | $4,200 | $9,200 |
| North Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,706 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.24 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 153 Summer St, Unit 1 | 153 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 375 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 375 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 101 Fayerweather St, Unit B | 101 Fayerweather St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 639 Somerville Ave, Unit 1 | 639 Somerville Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 2574 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,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 HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave listed at $1,775.
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 HCA - 840-846 Mass Ave.
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 $2,157 at Frost Terrace.
What is the most affordable North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Frost Terrace and starts from $2,381.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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