1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (41 Rentals)

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66 Homer Ave
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66 Homer Ave

66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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159 Brattle St
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159 Brattle St

159 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138
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38 Gibson St
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38 Gibson St

38 Gibson StCambridge, MA 02138
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138-140 Huron Ave
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138-140 Huron Ave

138-140 Huron AveCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Winslow St
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29 Winslow St

29 Winslow StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
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4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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Horizon East
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Horizon East

125 Coolidge AveWatertown, MA 02472
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West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Largest Available West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Luxe at AlewifeA18825 Sq Ft$3,715
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square CommunitiesBrattle Arms - 1 Bedroom688 Sq Ft$3,150

Cheapest Available West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Homer Apartments1 Bedroom$2,600
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square CommunitiesJohn Harvard - 1 Bedroom$2,835

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the West Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 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 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in West Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Cambridge is at Homer Apartments listed at $2,600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Cambridge is $3,843.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Cambridge is a 825 square feet unit starting from $3,715 at Luxe at Alewife.

What is the average size for West Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Cambridge is currently 725 sq ft.

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