Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (42 Rentals)

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99 Hancock St

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279 Harvard St
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279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridgeport, MA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridgeport area is the $0.29 price per square foot 99 Hancock St Model at 99 Hancock St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Cambridgeport apartment is the 50 Hancock St Model at 50 Hancock St, Unit 6 starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridgeport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
99 Hancock St, Unit 199 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
50 Hancock St, Unit 650 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
269 Harvard St, Unit 1269 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.29
109 Webster Ave, Unit 1109 Webster Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
16 Clinton St, Unit B16 Clinton St1BR,1BA$0.24
80 Hampshire St, Unit 6A80 Hampshire St1BR,1BA$0.25
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
183 Harvard St, Unit 2183 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30

Getting Around the Cambridgeport Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridgeport Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambridgeport?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambridgeport is at Market Central listed at $2,444.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridgeport Apartment is $2,380 at Clinton & Prospect Apartments.

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