Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $700 (301 Rentals)

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2ASherman Street
$9253 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

2ASherman Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
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220 Western Ave
$1,2003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

220 Western Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
from $1,000Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
from $1,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
from $1,2641 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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27 William St
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from $1,500Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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Close Building
from $1,558Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden St
from $1,675Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
from $1,695Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
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from $1,800Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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66 Homer Ave
from $1,900Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

66 Homer Ave

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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61 Fayette Street
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from $1,900Studio Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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292 Lincoln St
$7755 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

292 Lincoln St

Boston, MA 02134
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4 Haskell St
$8006 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

4 Haskell St

Boston, MA 02134
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252 Cypress St
$9001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

252 Cypress St

Brookline, MA 02445
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2 Sherman St, A
$9003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

2 Sherman St, A

Boston, MA 02138
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27 Egremont Rd
$9254 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

27 Egremont Rd

Boston, MA 02135
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7 Linden St
$9504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

7 Linden St

Boston, MA 02134
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11 Islington St
$9507 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

11 Islington St

Boston, MA 02134
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30 Royal St
$9756 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

30 Royal St

Boston, MA 02134
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39 Adrian St
$9755 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

39 Adrian St

Somerville, MA 02143
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17 Kenneson Rd
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

17 Kenneson Rd

Somerville, MA 02145
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490 Washington St
$1,0254 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

490 Washington St

Boston, MA 02135
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $975 to $27,317 with an overall median price of $7,450. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Cambridge at $1,045, Aggasiz at $1,225, and The Port at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Cambridge$4,000$1,045743
Aggasiz$6,250$1,225442
The Port$8,000$1,000509
North Cambridge$8,050$1,875753
Harvard University$8,400$975585
Cambridgepark$10,000$1,264142

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Brighton Marine1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

As of January 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 8 Fulkerson St Model at 8 Fulkerson St, Unit BR starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
8 Fulkerson St, Unit BR8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.18
65 Chiswick Rd, Unit 665 Chiswick RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock StStudio ,1BA$0.18
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 2A7 Lothian Rd4BR,1BA$0.10
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.18
900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8900 Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit b31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
4 Union Park, Unit G24 Union Park1BR,1BA$0.17
40 Prentiss St, Unit 940 Prentiss StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Cambridge Overview

Firmly located in the greater Boston region, Cambridge is a gem of the proud state of Massachusetts. Home to both Harvard University and MIT, this scholarly destination is known for so much more than higher learning, making it an ideal locale in which to raise a family or embark on a career.

Why live in Cambridge, MA?

"Basking in history and home to ""the most innovative square mile on the planet"" (Kendall Square), Cambridge rentals have much to offer and have become highly sought-after pieces of property. Ivy league college students flock to the area, given its home to Harvard, and the greater Boston job market is just a short rail ride away. When it comes to life in a Massachusetts city, Cambridge simply hits the mark on all counts."

Cambridge, MA
Population: 118,977

Ranked #238

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridge is at 151 Park Dr listed at $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $1,333 at Residences at Brighton Marine.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $1,650 at .

What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,869.

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