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property at 70 Park St

70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143

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99 Hancock St

CambridgeMA02139
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North Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Cambridge, MA and Nearby

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Cambridge area is the $0.22 price per square foot 1270 Broadway Model at 1270 Broadway, Unit 3 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Cambridge 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 North Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1270 Broadway, Unit 31270 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.22
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
90 Albion St, Unit 190 Albion StStudio ,1BA$0.22
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
31 Corinthian Rd, Unit 131 Corinthian Rd2BR,1BA$0.18
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Cambridge is at Blair Pond Estates listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment is $1,500 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Cambridge is starting from $2,300 at Medford Square Riverside.

What is the most affordable North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,075.

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