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Apartments for Rent in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    60 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $3,630+
  • a living room with two couches and a fireplace
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    1442 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,550+
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $2,995+

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    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,595+
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $3,695+
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a refrigerator.
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    55 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    3 BEDS $4,595
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    65 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    3 BEDS $3,995
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    65 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1 Langdon Square, Cambridge, MA 02138
    2 BEDS $4,195+
    3 BEDS $4,675+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    237 Garden Street #13, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops.
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    3 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,595
  • A kitchen with a black counter top and white cabinets.
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    1 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,595
  • the front entrance of a brick building with bushes and a sidewalk
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    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $2,850+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances.
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    1 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    805 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
    STUDIO $1,850
    1 BED $1,220+
    2 BEDS $2,600
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a large window
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    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,731+
    1 BED $3,384+
    2 BEDS $4,614+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,700+
    1 BED $3,350
    2 BEDS $4,400
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a painting on the wall.
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    21 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,550
  • a living room with white doors and a tv
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    19-21 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,550+
    1 BED $2,875+
    2 BEDS $3,385+
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  • A cat is sitting on a table in a living room.
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    20 Mead St, Boston, MA 02134
    2 BEDS $2,700
  • A kitchen with a wooden counter top and a microwave.
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    87 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $3,600+
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  • A kitchen with wooden floors and white appliances.
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    4 Mead St, Boston, MA 02134
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and white cabinets.
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    4 Mead St, Boston, MA 02134
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • A living room with a brown chair and a grey sofa.
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    605 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,800+
    1 BED $3,300
    2 BEDS $4,300+
  • 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
    STUDIO $2,750
    1 BED $3,250+
    2 BEDS $4,200+
  • A kitchen with a sink and a window.
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    1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,000
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black microwave.
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    1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,175
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West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA rent trends

Rental prices in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have increased by 2.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,896 to $2,970.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $2,970.

Average rent in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

$2,970/mo West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $2,970.

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

    A share of 35% of apartments in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 4% of West Cambridge's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 61% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (61%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in West Cambridge, MA

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    Walk Score®: 62, Transit Score®: 63, Bike Score®: 96

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA last updated?

    Prices and availability in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The best apartments in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are: Brattle Arms Apartments and CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities.

    What is the average rent in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The average rent in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $3,247.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $2,550 and $2,810.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $3,245 and $3,850.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $2,995 and $3,915.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $3,995 and $5,330.

    What type of rental buildings are in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    In West Cambridge, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of West Cambridge’s rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

    West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA demographics

    • 38,077Total Population
    • 19,756 Female
      18,321 Male
    • 28Median Age

    In total, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 38,077 residents, 19,756 women and 18,321 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of West Cambridge’s population is 28.

    West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA households

    • 5,962 Family
      8,277 Non-family
    • 2,695 Children
      11,544 No Children
    • 14,239Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $122,040Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,239 households in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Of these, 2,695 have children and 11,544 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,962 family households and 8,277 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in West Cambridge is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Cambridge equals $122,040, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,651.

    West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have no high school education, 8% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 1% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 39% hold a Graduate Degree.

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