8 Adams Ter.
$5,000 moBase rent12-mo lease
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, and Furnished
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- 8 Adams Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 661-8400
- 115 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 868-0100
115 Upland Rd.
$2,800 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Extra storage, and Refrigerator
- 37 Porter Street, Cambridge, MA 02141(781) 367-2807
37 Porter St.
$3,500 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Air conditioning + more
- 7 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 438-5038
7 Upland Rd.
$3,900 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
- 10 Hilliard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
10 Hilliard Street
$4,200 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 105 Fayerweather Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
105 Fayerweather Street
$6,900 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 40 Copley Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
40 Copley St
$2,650 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- 47 Cogswell Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
47 Cogswell Avenue
$4,375 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 20 Ellery Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
20 Ellery Street
$6,800 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 18 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
18 Forest Street
$3,145 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 268 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
268 Broadway
$5,800 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- 10 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140
10 Cambridge Terrace
$5,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony
- 918 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
918 Cambridge Street
$3,900 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 357 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
357 Prospect Street
$2,900 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- 250 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Watermark Kendall East
$3,150 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 15 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
15 Langdon Street
$4,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
Average rent in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Studio
- $2,842+Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $3,289+Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $4,155+Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $4,816+Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 225 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Cambridge. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Cambridge is $2,842 for a studio, $3,289 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Cambridge, the average rent is $2,842+ for a studio, $3,289+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,155+ for a 2-bedroom, and $4,816+ for a 3-bedroom.*
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Cambridge by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Cambridge. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Boston University, Emmanuel College, Framingham State University, Emerson College, North Shore Community College, and Endicott College.