Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (134 Rentals)

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19 Garden St
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19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Apartments, 8-20S1GStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Highlands area is the $0.22 price per square foot 1270 Broadway Model at 1270 Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Cambridge Highlands apartment is the 639 Somerville Ave Model at 639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1270 Broadway, Unit 31270 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.22
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
77 Fairfax St, Unit B77 Fairfax StStudio ,1BA$0.20
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
141 Franklin St, Unit 1141 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.21
291 Beacon St, Unit 2291 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.23
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Cheap Cambridge Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridge Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridge Highlands is at Riverside Apartments, 8-20 listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Highlands Apartment is $1,100 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge Highlands is starting from $1,995 at .

What is the most affordable Cambridge Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,075.

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