Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MIT Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available MIT Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the MIT area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Park 151 priced from $2,710. The Indie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,875. Here are the most affordable MIT apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park 151S1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,710
The IndieEverettStudio,1BA$2,875
The Overlook at St. Gabriel'sStudio - S21Studio,1BA$2,956
ChromaTurquoiseStudio,1BA$3,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in MIT, MA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the MIT area is the $0.40 price per square foot 66 Pleasant St Model at 66 Pleasant St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value MIT apartment is the 146 Allston St Model at 146 Allston St, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MIT apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66 Pleasant St, Unit 266 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$0.40
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
32 Speridakis Ter, Unit 232 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$0.45
32 Speridakis Ter, Unit 232 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$0.45
32 Speridakis Ter, Unit 232 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$0.45
117 Auburn St, Unit 61A117 Auburn St1BR,1BA$0.36
36 Speridakis Ter, Unit 136 Speridakis Ter3BR,1BA$0.44
8 Kelly Rd, Unit 18 Kelly Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.32
6 Chestnut St6 Chestnut St2BR,2BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mit, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the MIT Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MIT Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in MIT?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in MIT is at Park 151 listed at $2,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom MIT Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom MIT Apartment is $3,355 at Church Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom MIT Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in MIT is starting from $3,400 at Auburn Court.

What is the most affordable MIT Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap MIT Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auburn Court and starts from $4,300.

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