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Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA under $2600
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    334 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    632 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 BED $2,600+
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    375 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    364 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    39 Clinton Street, 292 & 294 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,409+
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    122 BERKSHIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
    STUDIO $50
    1 BED $2,200
    2 BEDS $2,200
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    243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
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    Kent Street Apartments, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $2,325+
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    32 Kent Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,144
    1 BED $1,274
    2+ BEDS $1,531
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    657-659 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
    2 BEDS $2,288
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    346 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
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    136 & 138 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
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    1 BED $2,350+
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    123 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $2,300+
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    57-59 Vinal Avenue & 23 Grand View Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,234
    2 BEDS $2,288
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    456 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02144
    1 BED $2,090+
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    72 Marshall Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $2,498
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    1-6 Ashford Court, Allston, MA 02134
    1 BED $2,495+
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    72 Gardner Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    270 Babcock St, Boston, MA 02215
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    56 Gardner Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    1 BED $2,495+
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    9-39 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
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    97 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
    STUDIO $1,885
    1 BED $2,080
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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 15 Apr 2025.

What are the best apartments in Cambridge, MA?

The best apartments in Cambridge, MA are: Linea Cambridge Apartments, Chroma, Flats on First, Fulkerson Street Apartments and 334 Harvard Street.

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.

Renting apartments in Cambridge, MA under $2,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA under $2,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Cambridge, MA, where the average rent is $2,231 per month, there are 35 units available for less than $2,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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