Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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property at 2 Sherman St

2 Sherman St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 256 Hurley St

256 Hurley St

CambridgeMA02141
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
property at 53 Sycamore St

53 Sycamore St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 53 Saunders St

53 Saunders St

BostonMA02134
property at 41 Dorr St

41 Dorr St

BostonMA02119
property at 122 Hillside St

122 Hillside St

BostonMA02120
property at 19 Harrison St

19 Harrison St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 56 Ridgemont St

56 Ridgemont St

BostonMA02134
property at 292 Lincoln St

292 Lincoln St

BostonMA02134
property at 101 Calumet St

101 Calumet St

BostonMA02120
property at 58 Ridgemont St

58 Ridgemont St

BostonMA02135
property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

BostonMA02143
property at 41 Egremont Rd

41 Egremont Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 39 Adrian St

39 Adrian St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 29 Alston St

29 Alston St

BostonMA02143
property at 19 Highgate St

19 Highgate St

BostonMA02134
property at 2 Sherman St

2 Sherman St

BostonMA02138
property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

BostonMA02134
property at 20 Alcott St

20 Alcott St

BostonMA02134
property at 1 Folsom Ave

1 Folsom Ave

BostonMA02120
property at 48 Dudley St

48 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
property at 29 Craigie St

29 Craigie St

BostonMA02143
property at 90 Harriet St

90 Harriet St

BostonMA02135
property at 2 Murdock Ter

2 Murdock Ter

BostonMA02135
property at 21 Easton St

21 Easton St

BostonMA02134
property at 72 Calumet St

72 Calumet St

BostonMA02120
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

BostonMA02141

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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 Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?

There are currently 1,623 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,400 to $13,863 with an average price of $2,684.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cambridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge ranges from $1,150 to $14,453 with an average monthly rent of $3,162.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $1,200 to $19,655. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,663.

How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 5,674 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $26,220 - averaging $4,250 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.