Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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99 Hancock St

CambridgeMA02139

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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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77 Trowbridge St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Trowbridge St

77 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
929 MassSAStudio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid Cambridge, MA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mid Cambridge apartment is the 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.26
208 Banks St, Unit B208 Banks St1BR,1BA$0.24
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
17 Ware St, Unit #23 - 217 Ware StStudio ,1BA$0.25
216 Banks St, Unit B216 Banks St1BR,1BA$0.24
23 Ware St, Unit 223 Ware StStudio ,1BA$0.25
381 Harvard St, Unit 1381 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.24
48 Inman St, Unit 4248 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Mid Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid Cambridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid Cambridge is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in Mid Cambridge is which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Mid Cambridge costs $8,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid Cambridge?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7,438 regular apartments in Mid Cambridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mid Cambridge?

Cheap apartments in Mid Cambridge have an average cost of $574 which is $7,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid Cambridge.

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