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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA. 232 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • Studio $1,144
    1 bd $1,274
    2 bd $1,531
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    32 Kent Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,500

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • 1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
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    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • 1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
  • 2 bd $1,805
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,500

  • 1 bd $2,375
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    163 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
    Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,700

  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $2,510+
    1 bd $2,755+
    2 bd $3,415+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (18)
    19-21 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Rent specials 31 units available
    Studio $2,510+
    1 bd $2,755+
    2 bd $3,415+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1642 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Studio $2,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    21 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,595+
    1 bd $2,875+
    2 bd $3,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,642
    1 bd $2,800+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    929 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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  • 2 bd $2,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    14 Centre St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Cat friendly
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $2,695+
    1 bd $2,835+
    2 bd $3,635+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (25)
    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Apartments Under $2,900

  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,700+
    1 bd $3,325
    2 bd $4,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,751+
    1 bd $3,003+
    2 bd $3,954+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (71)
    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,780
    2 bd $3,283
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • Studio $2,850+
    1 bd $3,400
    2 bd $4,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    605 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • 1 bd $2,859+
    2 bd $3,479+
    3 bd $5,105
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1010 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • 9 units available
    1 bd $2,875+
    2 bd $3,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (25)
    16 - 19A Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 1 bd $2,885
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    18 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,910+
    1 bd $3,686+
    2 bd $4,666+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    151 N. 1St St., Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • New units available
    1 bd $3,076+
    2 bd $4,197+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 14 units available
    Studio $3,103+
    1 bd $3,259+
    2 bd $3,974+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (56)
    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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  • New units available 27 units available
    1 bd $3,119+
    2 bd $3,823+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    160 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,400 and $13,267.

How many cheap rentals are available in Cambridge, MA on RentCafe?

There are 25 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 16 May 2026.

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

The average Cambridge, MA cheap apartment size is 808 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Cambridge, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in Cambridge, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.