Cheap Homes for Rent in North Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,800 (38 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the North Cambridge area of Cambridge.

property at 9 Cedar St

9 Cedar St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 7

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 38 Day St

38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 60 Cedar St

60 Cedar St, Unit 1

60 Cedar St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 60 Walden St

60 Walden St, Unit 3

60 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 57 Cedar St

57 Cedar St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 6 Blair Pl

6 Blair Pl

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 57 Cedar St

57 Cedar St, Unit 6

57 Cedar St
CambridgeMA02140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA

As of May 06, 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 16 Chester St Model at 16 Chester St, Unit 32 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
42 Rindge Ave, Unit C42 Rindge AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 385 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.24
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in North Cambridge?

There are currently 1079 Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $14,000. There are also 446 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Cambridge ranging from $1,800 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Cambridge ranges from $1,800 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,628.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Cambridge range from $2,054 to $12,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,996.

Expert Rental Resources

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