Cheap Homes for Rent in The Port Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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property at 166 Auburn St

166 Auburn St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 19 Berkshire St

19 Berkshire St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 258 Prospect St

258 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 155 Prospect St

155 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 155 Prospect St

155 Prospect St

BostonMA02139

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property at 46 Inman St

46 Inman St, Unit 42

46 Inman St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 45 Inman St

45 Inman St, Unit 42

45 Inman St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 39 Clinton St

39 Clinton St

CambridgeMA02139

The Port, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Port area is the $0.19 price per square foot 33A Harding St Model at 33A Harding St, Unit A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value The Port apartment is the 33A Harding St Model at 33A Harding St, Unit A starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 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.
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 Harding St, Unit 142 Harding St1BR,1BA$0.21
36 Harding St, Unit 136 Harding St1BR,1BA$0.21
40 Harding St, Unit 240 Harding St2BR,1BA$0.23
48 Inman St, Unit 4248 Inman St1BR,1BA$0.24
161 Hampshire St, Unit 3161 Hampshire St1BR,1BA$0.25
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.26
34 Harding St, Unit 134 Harding St2BR,2BA$0.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Port

What type of rentals are currently available in The Port?

There are currently 1088 Apartments for Rent in The Port, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,005. There are also 353 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Port ranging from $1,150 to $9,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Port?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Port ranges from $1,150 to $9,250 with an average monthly rent of $5,223.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Port?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Port range from $2,454 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,275 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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