Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (59 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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48 Moulton Rd

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
119 Pleasant StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge Highlands 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 Cambridge Highlands apartment is the 146 Mount Auburn St Model at 146 Mount Auburn St, Unit 144-B starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
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
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
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

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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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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 119 Pleasant St listed at $1,950.

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