Cheap Homes for Rent near North Cambridge, MA from $790 (59 Rentals)

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property at 72 Sharon St
$790

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$790

Total Monthly Price$790
10 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 30
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72 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
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property at 310 Prospect St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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310 Prospect St, Unit 1R

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 21 Royall St
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
11 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
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property at 310 Prospect St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

310 Prospect St, Unit 3

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
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property at 28 Avon St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

28 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143
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property at 6 Boston Ave
$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

6 Boston Ave

MedfordMA02155
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property at 69 Dana St
$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,500
9 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 18 Centre St
$1,770

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,770

Total Monthly Price$1,770
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

18 Centre St

CambridgeMA02139

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North Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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

As of September 29, 2026 the best value rental home in the North Cambridge area is the $0.29 price per square foot 8 Avon St Model at 8 Avon St, Unit 9 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value North Cambridge rental home is the 57 Regent St Model at 57 Regent St, Unit 1R in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Cambridge homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Avon St, Unit 98 Avon St2BR, 1BA$0.29
57 Regent St, Unit 1R57 Regent StStudio, 1BA$0.23
1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1041570 Massachusetts AveStudio, 1BA$0.27
218 Banks St, Unit 7218 Banks StStudio, 1BA$0.26
284 Beacon St, Unit 1284 Beacon St1BR, 1BA$0.26
19 Bay St19 Bay St1BR, 1BA$0.28
11 Rice Ave, Unit 211 Rice Ave2BR, 1BA$0.26
125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 16125 Trapelo Rd2BR, 1BA$0.27
14 Murdock St, Unit 114 Murdock St1BR, 1BA$0.25
33 Everett Ave, Unit #233 Everett Ave3BR, 1BA$0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 2113 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $14,114. There are also 1133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $790 to $15,000.

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 $790 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,735.

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 $2,381 to $9,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $12,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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