Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cambridge area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Walden Park priced from $2,457. CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,610. Here are the most affordable West Cambridge apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden ParkThe CopleyStudio,1BA$2,457
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square CommunitiesWendell Terrace - StudioStudio,1BA$2,610
Luxe at AlewifeA2Studio,1BA$2,684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cambridge, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cambridge area is the $0.26 price per square foot 39 Parker St Model at 39 Parker St, Unit B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West Cambridge apartment is the 21 Sparks St Model at 21 Sparks St, Unit 1 starting at $4,675 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Parker St, Unit B39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.26
21 Sparks St, Unit 121 Sparks St3BR,2BA$0.47
101 Fayerweather St, Unit 2101 Fayerweather St3BR,1BA$0.40
39 Parker St, Unit #B39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.24
43 Homer Ave, Unit #6-443 Homer Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
27 Gibson St, Unit #38 - 5D27 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
191 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2191 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.27
224 Concord Ave, Unit 2224 Concord Ave4BR,2BA$0.43
9 Foster Pl, Unit SF9 Foster Pl3BR,3BA$0.75
224 Concord Ave, Unit 2224 Concord Ave4BR,2BA$0.43

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap West Cambridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Cambridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Cambridge is under $2,684.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cambridge?

The cheapest apartment in West Cambridge is CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities which is listed at $2,835, while the average apartment in West Cambridge costs $6,800.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Cambridge?

Cheap apartments in West Cambridge have an average cost of $1,183 which is $5,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cambridge.

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