Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $1,500 (33 Rentals)

66 Pleasant St, Unit Apt. 3

31 Plymouth St

315 Elm St

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House
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22 Kelley Ct

571 Washington St

91 Belmont St

1677 Commonwealth Ave

22 Austin St

23 Granite St

285 Medford 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 $1500 | $2,696 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,158 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,669 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,260 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $5,229 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,378 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,207 | $1,800 | $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 1,683 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,400 to $13,406 with an average price of $2,696.
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 $1,500 to $14,453 with an average monthly rent of $3,158.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $1,400 to $19,648. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,669.
How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,823 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $26,715 - averaging $4,260 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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