Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,800 (154 Rentals)

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9 Chester St

CambridgeMA02140
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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 14, 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$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 2T85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 2A85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Cambridge is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $2,500 at Davis Building.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Cambridge is starting from $2,280 at .

What is the most affordable North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,454.

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