Cheap Homes for Rent near North Cambridge, MA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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property at 6 Hill St

$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Hill St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 74 Sharon St

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 17

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 310 Prospect St

$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

310 Prospect St, Unit 3

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 184 Green St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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184 Green St, Unit 1

184 Green St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 69 Dana St

$1,700 - $2,500

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$1,700 - $2,500

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 15 Arlington St

$1,700 - $1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Arlington St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 42 Putnam Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 1 Crawford St

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 17

1 Crawford St

CambridgeMA02139

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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 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

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

As of August 15, 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 28 Hinckley St Model at 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
94 River St, Unit 294 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F1054 Cambridge St1BR,1BA$0.24
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 2179 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $26,316. There are also 1424 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $900 to $19,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Cambridge ranges from $900 to $19,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,914.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Cambridge range from $1,232 to $12,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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