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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

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    Upgraded Lightning Package at Linea Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02140 Spacious bedroom with built-in storage and aqua accent bedding
    4.5
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    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    Upgraded Lightning Package at Linea Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02140 Spacious bedroom with built-in storage and aqua accent bedding Bright common area with round dining table and contemporary decor Bright, well-equipped fitness center with rows of cardio machines
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    5/5 Anonymous on Apr 9, 2024

    So far its been great. The staff and maintenance have been very kind

    5/5 Meghan a. on Apr 10, 2019

    We lived here for 3 years and really enjoyed it! The team was very responsive with maitenance. Having a weight room was very convenient. We also enjoyed the location on the trail.

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    Kitchen Bedroom
    4.0
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    240 Sidney Street,, Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 Unit available
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    Kitchen Bedroom a clubhouse with a dining room and a bar and a television Clubroom
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Jul 31, 2025

    Living at Chroma was really wonderful and I am sad to be moving. The community and staff are extremely nice and the amenities are great.

    5/5 J. E. on Oct 16, 2024

    Been living here for few months now and it has been great! The apartment was very clean when we moved in and we have loved getting to know other people that live at Chroma. Maintenance and the office staff have been helpful with anything we have needed! Highly recommend!

  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    60 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,150+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,795+
  • the front entrance of a brick building with bushes and a sidewalk
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    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,850+
  • a living room with white doors and a tv
    27
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    19-21 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,875+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
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    1010 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,800
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a brick wall in the background.
    5
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    71 Fulkerson St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $3,051
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    6
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    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $2,780
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    6
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    1 & 3 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,245+
  • a living room with two couches and a fireplace
    43
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    1442 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,795+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,570+
  • A kitchen with a wooden counter top and a microwave.
    27
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    87 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,150+
  • a living room with a black couch and a fireplace
    23
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    7 Cameron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a black coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
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    603 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,250+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    22
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    334 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an open kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
    22
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    160 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED $2,663+
  • a outdoor kitchen with a grill and a city in the background
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    250 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    1 BED $3,651+
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
    5
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    350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    1 BED $3,343+
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    28
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    16 - 19A Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED $2,875+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    14
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    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,350
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
    18
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    157 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a dining room table and stools
    34
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    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED $2,761+
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a vase of flowers on a nightstand.
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    364 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    22
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    122 BERKSHIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
    1 BED $2,500
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Cambridge, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Cambridge, MA have decreased by 0.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,446 to $3,432.

Check out the average rent prices in Cambridge by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,432, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,743.

Average rent in Cambridge, MA

$3,432/mo Cambridge, MA average rental price, October 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,432 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Cambridge, MA?

    A share of 1% of apartments in Cambridge, MA are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. Around 78% of rentals in this city are in the range of > $3,000. Around 4% of Cambridge’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 17% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Cambridge, MA (78%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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    Walk Score®: 95, Transit Score®: 79, Bike Score®: 97

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,375 and $9,504.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Cambridge, MA on RentCafe?

    There are 138 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

    The average Cambridge, MA 1 bedroom apartment size is 617 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.