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Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA under $1700

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  • A bedroom with a large bed and a vase of flowers on a nightstand.
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    364 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a marble island.
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    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $1,675
  • A kitchen with a washing machine and a stove top.
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    340 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 BED $1,375

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  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove and a door
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    32 Kent Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,144
    1 BED $1,274
    2 BEDS $1,531
  • a red brick building on the corner of a street
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    657-659 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
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  • a tall building with cars parked in front of it
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    9-39 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and black countertops.
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    46 Park Vale Ave, Boston, MA 02134
    1 BED $1,125
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    164 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446
    3 BEDS $1,225
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top.
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    16 Glenville Ave, Boston, MA 02134
    1 BED $1,125
  • A living room with a blue couch and a coffee table.
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    11 New Hampshire Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $1,360
  • A living room with a blue couch and a wooden cabinet.
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    15 New Hampshire Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $1,360
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  • A living room with a black couch and a red rug.
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    29 Bailey Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $1,280
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    61 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
    STUDIO $1,595
  • a living room with a kitchen and a hallway with a couch and chairs
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    760 Main St.- 221 Market St., Charlestown, IN 47111
    2 BEDS $1,129
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    3,7,11,15 Carol Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
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  • 14 Mt Hood Road Studio Apartment for Rent
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    14 Mt Hood Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $150
  • a logo for a manufacturing company with a building in a circle
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    174 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
    STUDIO $400
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    71 Fairbanks St, Boston, MA 02135
    5 BEDS $980
  • A living room with a black couch and a bicycle.
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    110 Lanark Rd, Boston, MA 02135
    1 BED $900
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
    129
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    650 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,572+
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    7 Justin Rd, Boston, MA 02135
    5 BEDS $975
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
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    12 Nonantum St, Boston, MA 02135
    1 BED $1,650
  • a living room and kitchen with furniture and a table
    288
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    130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $1,004
    1 BED $1,234
    2 BEDS $1,455
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    5 Oak Street West, Boston, MA 02116
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    888 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
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Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Cambridge, MA?

The best apartments in Cambridge, MA are: Linea Cambridge Apartments, Chroma, Brattle Arms Apartments, Chauncy Court Apartments and John Harvard Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Cambridge, MA?

In Cambridge 66% of the housing is rented out compared to 34% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 33% of Cambridge’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Cambridge, MA under $1,700

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,700?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 39 apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA on which you’ll spend less than $1,700. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,700

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,700. The average rental size in Cambridge, MA is 855 Sqft, but the $1,700 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.

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