Cheap Apartments for Rent near North Cambridge, MA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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163 Belmont St, Unit Room
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room

163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

15 Russell RdSomerville, MA 02144
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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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18 Autumn St
$1,450 - $1,775
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$1,450 - $1,775

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$1,450 - $1,775
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

18 Autumn St

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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property at 10 Brooks Park

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 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
property at 50 Columbus Ave

$1,950 - $2,450

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$1,950

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$1,950

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50 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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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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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

28 Commonwealth RdWatertown, MA 02472
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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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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
Student Housing
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109 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Oxford St

109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472

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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
162 Summer StreetStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
33 Inman St, Unit 333 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.27
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,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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