Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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128 Pine St
$2,150Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jun 1

128 Pine St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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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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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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155 Prospect St
$1,3253 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

155 Prospect St

Boston, MA 02139
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258 Prospect St
$1,4504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 30

258 Prospect St

Boston, MA 02139
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166 Auburn St
$1,5005 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

166 Auburn St

Boston, MA 02139
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The Port, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Port area is the $0.28 price per square foot 237 Columbia St Model at 237 Columbia St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value The Port apartment is the 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R 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 The Port apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
237 Columbia St, Unit 1237 Columbia St2BR,1BA$0.28
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
51 Inman St, Unit 47-4251 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.24
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
369 Prospect St, Unit 03369 Prospect St2BR,1BA$0.29
353 Prospect St, Unit 3353 Prospect St2BR,1BA$0.29
377 Prospect St, Unit 03377 Prospect St2BR,1BA$0.29
269 Harvard St, Unit 1269 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.29
269 Harvard St, Unit 1A269 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.29
269 Harvard St, Unit 1T269 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Port, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Port Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Port Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Port?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Port is at Park 151 listed at $2,585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Port Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Port Apartment is $1,600 at .

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Port is starting from $2,050 at .

What is the most affordable The Port Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Port Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,325.

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