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11 A Islington St

29 Alston St

33-35-35 Dickinson Rd

7 Linden St

256 Hurley St

47 Wallingford Rd

2 Sherman St, C

19 Harrison St

29 Alston St

2 Sherman St, A
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90 Harriet St

59 Glenwood Rd

53 Saunders St

490 Washington St

1 Clevemont Ave

36 Newcastle Rd

39 Adrian St

101 Calumet St

11 Islington St

67 Milton St, Unit 2

2 Sparhawk St

31 Gay Head St

58 Ridgemont St

88 Glen St

26 Charnwood Rd

33-35 Dickinson Rd

28 Charnwood Rd

28 Hunnewell Ave

41 Egremont Rd

153 Murdock St

70 Leicester St

12A Greylock Rd

4 Sparhawk St

48 Brighton Ave

132 Chiswick Rd

122 Hillside St

101.5 Calumet St

26 Charnwood Rd

30 Wadsworth St

11 Governor Winthrop Rd

41 Dorr St

101.5 Calumet St

11 Linden St

17 Kenneson Rd

100 Flint St

72 Calumet St

29 Craigie St

292 Lincoln St

48 Dudley St
Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,585 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,365 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,413 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,467 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,902 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,021 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?
There are currently 25543 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $29,560. There are also 12719 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $825 to $40,000.
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 $825 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,970.
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 $1,075 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $250.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.