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

315 Elm St

94 Spring St

2 Sherman St

256 Hurley St

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53 Sycamore St

571 Washington St
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53 Saunders St

41 Dorr St

1592 Beacon St

28 Charnwood Rd

7-9 Meridian St

153 Murdock St

1 Clevemont Ave

17 Kenneson Rd

28 Hunnewell Ave

122 Hillside St

19 Harrison St

11 Islington St

1677 Commonwealth Ave

56 Ridgemont St

292 Lincoln St

101 Calumet St

1905 Beacon St

58 Ridgemont St

106 Beacon St

41 Egremont Rd

39 Adrian St

11 Governor Winthrop Rd

29 Alston St

19 Highgate St

2 Sherman St

7 Linden St

2 Sherman St, C

20 Alcott St

10 Strathmore Rd

1 Folsom Ave

48 Dudley St

29 Craigie St

34 Coolidge Rd

90 Harriet St

36 Newcastle Rd

2 Murdock Ter

21 Easton St

72 Calumet St

6 7th St
Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $2,684 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,162 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,663 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,250 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,202 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,342 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,103 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,989 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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