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property at 29 Alston St

29 Alston St

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property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

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property at 90 Harriet St

90 Harriet St

BostonMA02135
property at 53 Saunders St

53 Saunders St

BostonMA02134

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property at 101 Calumet St

101 Calumet St

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property at 41 Egremont Rd

41 Egremont Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 11 Linden St

11 Linden St

BostonMA02134
property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 67 Milton St

67 Milton St, Unit 2

67 Milton St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 2 Sparhawk St

2 Sparhawk St

BostonMA02135
property at 31 Gay Head St

31 Gay Head St

BostonMA02130
property at 59 Glenwood Rd

59 Glenwood Rd

SomervilleMA02145
property at 48 Brighton Ave

48 Brighton Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 153 Murdock St

153 Murdock St

BostonMA02135
property at 12A Greylock Rd

12A Greylock Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 4 Sparhawk St

4 Sparhawk St

BostonMA02135
property at 28 Charnwood Rd

28 Charnwood Rd

SomervilleMA02144
property at 39 Adrian St

39 Adrian St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 19 Highgate St

19 Highgate St

BostonMA02134
property at 41 Dorr St

41 Dorr St

BostonMA02119
property at 6 Haskell St

6 Haskell St

BostonMA02134
property at 29 Craigie St

29 Craigie St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 292 Lincoln St

292 Lincoln St

BostonMA02134
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 48 Dudley St

48 Dudley St

BostonMA02119

Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cambridge, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cambridge, MA area range in price from $1,200 to $15,870 with an overall median price of $6,922. The three Cambridge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cambridgepark at $2,100, East Cambridge at $1,200, and Aggasiz at $1,800. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cambridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cambridgepark$3,935$2,1003030
East Cambridge$6,000$1,20016311
Aggasiz$6,900$1,80018751
North Cambridge$7,500$1,80022396
Harvard University$8,500$1,60021666
The Port$8,700$1,20019921

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.17 price per square foot 64 N Beacon St Model at 64 N Beacon St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
64 N Beacon St, Unit B64 N Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.17
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Cambridge?

There are currently 26239 Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $29,560. There are also 13115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cambridge ranging from $850 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 $850 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,384.

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 $925 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.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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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.

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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.

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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.