Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA from $800 (54 Rentals)
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322 Western Ave

70 Park St

Cambridge Ivy Inn
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18 Autumn St

145 Highland Ave, Unit 3

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50 Columbus Ave

95 Beacon St

270 Highland Ave

95A Beacon St, Unit 95-A

119 Pleasant St

Briston Arms Apartments
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220 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B

48 Hancock St

Blair Pond Estates

53 Granville Ave, Unit 3

324 Highland Ave, Unit #2Left
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,809 | $1,595 | $6,854 |
North Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
North Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,680 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
North Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,195 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
North Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,937 | $850 | $10,000+ |
North Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,934 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
North Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,522 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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119 Pleasant St | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of June 29, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B | 27 Cameron Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
3 Everett Ave, Unit 3 | 3 Everett Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3 | 639 Somerville Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
10 Marion St, Unit 3 | 10 Marion St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
96 Winthrop St, Unit 1 | 96 Winthrop St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
28A Cherry St, Unit 1 | 28A Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
54 West St, Unit #19 | 54 West St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
77 Gordon St, Unit #1 | 77 Gordon St | 2BR,2BA | $0.23 |
3 Forest St, Unit #202 | 3 Forest St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
78 Gordon St, Unit #1 | 78 Gordon St | 2BR,2BA | $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 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.
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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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