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19 Garden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avon Hill area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Avon Hill apartment is the 28 Cherry St Model at 28 Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,325 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avon Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
39 Parker St, Unit #B39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.24
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Concord Ave, Unit 3220 Concord AveStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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