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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA. 173 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a countertop.
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    38 Craigie Street, Somerville, MA 02143
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove and a door
    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 $1,800

  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a marble island.
    1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    Apply online
  • A living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a grey chair, a grey coffee table, a grey rug, a painting on the wall, a window with white blinds, a kitchen counter with a sink, a white
    1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    Apply online
  • A living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a grey chair, a grey coffee table, a grey rug, a painting on the wall, a window with blinds, a kitchen counter with a sink, a white fr
    1 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    2 bd $1,805
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,400

  • A tall red brick building with the word "AVAILABLE" on the front.
    1 bd $2,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    163 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
    Cat friendly
  • A tall red brick building with the word "AVAILABLE" on the front.
    1 bd $2,375
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    163 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
    Cat friendly

Apartments Under $2,600

  • A living room with a couch, chair, and a painting on the wall.
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,432+
    1 bd $2,615+
    2 bd $3,589
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    929 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with white doors and a tv
    Rent specials
    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
  • a living room with two couches and a fireplace
    Rent specials 5 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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  • A bedroom with a large bed and a painting on the wall.
    Studio $2,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    21 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • the front entrance of a brick building with bushes and a sidewalk
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,595+
    1 bd $2,875+
    2 bd $3,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Apartments Under $2,800

  • A kitchen with white appliances and a tiled floor.
    2 bd $2,650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    14 Centre St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,674+
    1 bd $2,817+
    2 bd $4,037+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (71)
    80 Fawcett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a window
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,674+
    1 bd $3,513+
    2 bd $4,970+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    151 N. 1St St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Rent specials Only 2 units left
    Studio $2,695+
    1 bd $2,835+
    2 bd $3,635+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (26)
    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,700
    2 bd $3,283+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
    1 bd $2,839+
    2 bd $3,479+
    3 bd $5,105
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1010 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • A living room with a brown chair and a grey sofa.
    Studio $2,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    605 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Rent specials Only 3 units left
    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
  • a living room with a dining room table and stools
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $3,003+
    1 bd $3,325+
    2 bd $3,983+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (56)
    80 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an open kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
    New units available 19 units available
    1 bd $3,097+
    2 bd $3,906+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    160 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $3,185+
    2 bd $4,181+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (7)
    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Rent specials
    2 bd $4,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (18)
    77 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $1,700 and $16,814.

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

There are 154 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 16 Jun 2026.

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

The average Cambridge, MA cheap apartment size is 816 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.