Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridge Highlands Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 64 Willow Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

64 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 1328 Broadway

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

1328 Broadway, Unit 6

1328 Broadway
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 17 Skahan Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Skahan Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 60 Pleasant View Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 31, 2026

60 Pleasant View Rd, Unit 211

60 Pleasant View Rd
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 60 Pleasant St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Pleasant St

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 310 Massachusetts Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11

310 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 19 N Union St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 N Union St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 6 Harris Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Harris Cir

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 22 Hingham St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Hingham St, Unit 2##

22 Hingham St
CambridgeMA02138

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cambridge Highlands area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 805 Mount Auburn St priced from $1,850. Blair Pond Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Cambridge Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA

As of December 29, 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 196 Sherman St Model at 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1195 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
43 May St, Unit G343 May St2BR,2BA$0.22
193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3193 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.21

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Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #20

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge Highlands?

There are currently 1620 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge Highlands, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $15,000. There are also 1122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge Highlands ranging from $960 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge Highlands ranges from $960 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,169.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridge Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge Highlands range from $2,400 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $960 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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