Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA from $900 (68 Rentals)

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7A Taylor St, Unit 3
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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7A Taylor St, Unit 3

7A Taylor StSomerville, MA 02145
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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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property at 1150 Cambridge St

1150 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 278 Harvard St

278 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

2 Thorndike St, Unit 4b

2 Thorndike StArlington, MA 02474
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 208 Main St

208 Main St

MedfordMA02155
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36R Otis St, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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36R Otis St, Unit 2

36R Otis StSomerville, MA 02145
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26 Otis St
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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26 Otis St

26 Otis StSomerville, MA 02145
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22 Pearl St, Unit 3
$2,100
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22 Pearl St, Unit 3

22 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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North Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 Nashua St76 Perkins by the room1BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of September 23, 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 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R 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
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.22
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21121 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R13 Pleasant StStudio ,1BA$0.20
13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R13 Pleasant StStudio ,1BA$0.20
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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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 Blair Pond Estates listed at $1,995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $1,200 at 16 Nashua St.

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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