Cheap Homes for Rent in Avon Hill Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $2,000 (144 Rentals)

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71 Martin St

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30 Frost St

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5 Blake St, Unit 7

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 8

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Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avon Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avon Hill area is the $0.23 price per square foot 27 Forest St Model at 27 Forest St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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 Forest St, Unit 227 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.23
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
146 Mount Auburn St, Unit 144-B146 Mount Auburn StStudio ,1BA$0.21
146 Mount Auburn St, Unit 144-B146 Mount Auburn StStudio ,1BA$0.21
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
735 Somerville Ave, Unit 1735 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Avon Hill?

There are currently 2527 Apartments for Rent in Avon Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $14,000. There are also 1185 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Avon Hill ranging from $2,000 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Avon Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Avon Hill ranges from $2,000 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,851.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Avon Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Avon Hill range from $925 to $12,933, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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