Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,800 (164 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Cambridge area of Cambridge.

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property at 5-7 Blake St

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Cheapest Available North Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Cambridge apartment is the 35 Davis Sq Model at 35 Davis Sq, Unit 10 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
35 Davis Sq, Unit 1035 Davis Sq1BR,1BA$0.25
5 Blake St, Unit 15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.26
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

Getting Around the North Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 North Cambridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Cambridge is under $2,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Cambridge is which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in North Cambridge costs $7,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 100 regular apartments in North 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 North Cambridge?

Cheap apartments in North Cambridge have an average cost of $340 which is $6,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Cambridge.

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