Cheap Homes for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (284 Rentals)

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70 Leicester St
$1,0502 Bedroom, 6 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

70 Leicester St

Boston, MA 02135
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225 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Aug 25

225 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

225 Chestnut Hill Ave
Boston, MA 02135
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7 Denby Rd
$1,2002 Bedroom, 3 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

7 Denby Rd

Boston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St
$1,4951 Bedroom, 4 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

923 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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91 Verndale St
$1,6004 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

91 Verndale St, Unit room

91 Verndale St
Brookline, MA 02446
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903 Beacon St
$1,600Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Feb 14

903 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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11 Wait St
$1,650Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Sep 1

11 Wait St, Unit B1

11 Wait St
Boston, MA 02120
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131 Coolidge Ave
$1,6501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

131 Coolidge Ave

Watertown, MA 02472
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64 North Beacon St
$1,6501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 1

64 North Beacon St, Unit B

64 North Beacon St
Boston, MA 02134
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13 Old Colony Ln
$1,700Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

13 Old Colony Ln, Unit 3

13 Old Colony Ln
Arlington, MA 02476
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317 Saint Paul St
$1,7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

317 Saint Paul St

Brookline, MA 02446
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141 Brighton Ave
$1,700Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Aug 1

141 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

141 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA 02134
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91 Hancock St
$1,750Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Apr 1

91 Hancock St, Unit B2

91 Hancock St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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99 Hancock St
$1,750Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 1

99 Hancock St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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28 Quint Ave
$1,795Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

28 Quint Ave

Boston, MA 02134
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146 Allston St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

146 Allston St, Unit 3

146 Allston St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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22 High St
$1,800Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

22 High St, Unit 14

22 High St
Medford, MA 02155
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146 Allston St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

146 Allston St, Unit 3

146 Allston St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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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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