Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (284 Rentals)
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![225 Chestnut Hill Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/b8tgzvlgkymv1zYseFF1g2vI6VKbGAv91pngu5qLi-w/117/image.jpg?p=1)
225 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3
![1060 Cambridge St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/SS2Ef1fOT5iaOI-EjBcZQky6W6kLBNPDEO15ymLRuf4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1060 Cambridge St, Unit 3
![160 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/9Wy0kIC31rFCaJVY85xxV4Eyc4EvN8W3VFIkWztElxc/117/image.jpg?p=1)
160 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 417
![91 Verndale St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/UwWrCb_uhUiIaf5jO3Xdi4JjcEwHgyHXHhWLLA21jF4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
91 Verndale St, Unit room
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![1625 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/8DKRysGSskF8z3v1utRE5K-1HHoP6sxEhIMQW_Nb_WY/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1A
![440 Boylston St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/rttu097yqzCP5Lmzl_7cXFo1MrgNJPJXyRXE2aAFv0k/117/image.jpg?p=1)
440 Boylston St, Unit 2-bed 1- bath
![64 North Beacon St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/9fhySJ0ni7NMuobFAUKMR15l2dEDwJjFJUCK4SniHyo/117/image.jpg?p=1)
64 North Beacon St, Unit B
![13 Old Colony Ln](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/TUaAVKIltBTwDyjqDd8u2gYH9hNgCMcNzIlGHbzy9cM/117/image.jpg?p=1)
13 Old Colony Ln, Unit 3
![141 Brighton Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/HjfgBueSCbFr5qaWcW7zwBGWzMczWvr4c6XYiluj8Wg/117/image.jpg?p=1)
141 Brighton Ave, Unit 15
![23 Brighton Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/yxop5fJkXfn7Eh93zr2aeUQDUPbmUOI18kFWqg_dEQg/117/image.jpg?p=1)
23 Brighton Ave, Unit c
![91 Hancock St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/Pb26bjksWzsr7wl9TyH_VHbSZxxKPhSty8rzbV7PXlo/117/image.jpg?p=1)
91 Hancock St, Unit B2
![2016 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/yFtnL0NZzpq5b17aJXTTtQ5CB6ObZ4bOxhsICQlYphc/117/image.jpg?p=1)
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
![89 Chester St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/LmvLWOF5wP0OhH35RSQrJww39d5LiKHoEGoaMrffBEE/117/image.jpg?p=1)
89 Chester St, Unit A1
![1157 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/p-LSCMWX2nDuY_kKISN84X7O5GFKEJoX6wbZ5AhrLO4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1157 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12
![31 Seattle St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/WnH1bOpokeg7zHPS3Ay1uvP8ES1Lc-B7zrgQdKHRueE/117/image.jpg?p=1)
31 Seattle St, Unit B
![146 Allston St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/clH5wgJjxFOFqIrWCrBhelkwA9L-56lYBtjN2LeSBio/117/image.jpg?p=1)
146 Allston St, Unit 3
![1254 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/bO48DoWN7gZWBH4mePwRut0DaG5AfppYWqEMpQbQut8/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1254 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8
![1330 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/-xn4nwToE5i4YUXIJCds5yfdylzrDg6lvR5UKGdN70I/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1330 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10
![146 Allston St](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/50A7DVK73AR3BYJFn9WDNsYtBuD5u43Z4unJctz57_Y/117/image.jpg?p=1)
146 Allston St, Unit 3
![1330 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/PyB1_VE0UoERsXVSiGrUvsOS2SM8xyfSfQZNroMUpMc/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1330 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10
![1734 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/BL3YyR962-FPnDOKlPFk1sNhtm9G5F1rJYVfYV0M5K0/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1734 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
![1121 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/1x54E4AikZagwNvHNrfFnvqvevkpIMB3lYmPIuieJR4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1121 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B1
![147 Brighton Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/o-9K4ig9EYi8TsbGmuVf4zm8t5Og1_jwWzP4vfOdpEk/117/image.jpg?p=1)
147 Brighton Ave, Unit 17
![1330 Commonwealth Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/hN2wShT6gs0-kFXYLbAyWA-jUaNqTE-TCu8hoVBfN8A/117/image.jpg?p=1)
1330 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10
![152 Brighton Ave](https://images1.apartmenthomeliving.com/i2/oztc3C0ovQbwhXzAFJu6yLkmE-AUGKtRfxEp4wdEUZ4/117/image.jpg?p=1)
152 Brighton Ave, Unit Brighton Ave
Cambridge, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,703 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,496 | $1,660 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,527 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,644 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,348 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,200 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge
What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 21690 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $27,208. There are also 11155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $1,000 to $50,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cambridge?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cambridge ranges from $1,000 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,794.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cambridge?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge range from $800 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,660 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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Navigating the World of Low-Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide
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