248 Brookline
$2,600 moBase rent12-mo lease
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, and Range
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- 248 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(617) 953-8809
- 54 Trowbridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 992-0978
54 Trowbridge St
$8,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, and Fireplace
- 220 Hamilton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(617) 992-0978
220 Hamilton St
$2,600 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, and Recently renovated
- 40 Bristol Street, Cambridge, MA 02141(617) 618-5055
Great Deal - Kendall Sq. 2-Bed with Laundry in Unit
$2,200 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Parking, Recently renovated, Gym, Pool + more
- 33 Portsmouth Street, Cambridge, MA 02141(617) 618-5055
2.5 bedroom/1 bathroom Cambridge apartment with washer-dryer in unit!
$3,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Media room
- 1 Aberdeen Way, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 721-6063
1 Abderdeen Way
$3,200 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Air conditioning + more
- 68 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 866-7634
1-bed w/ Heat Parking - W. Camb.
$2,250 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning + more
- 58 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(339) 215-6541
Harvard Square 2 Bed Penthouse Available 9/1 No Broker Fee
$5,795 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, and Some paid utils
- 13 Chester Street, Cambridge, MA 02140(339) 215-6541
Newly Renovated Davis Sq. Studio Available now No Broker Fee
$2,400 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- Studio
- Amenities
Recently renovated
- 36 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 901-4075
Half month free! 1-Bedroom Apartment Near Harvard Porter Square
$2,500 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Range, and Refrigerator
- 195 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 870-7645
195 Mount Auburn St.
$2,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry
- 51 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 259-6651
51 Cedar St.
$4,650 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed + more
- 193 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 870-7645
193 Mount Auburn St.
$2,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry
- 199 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 870-7645
199 Mount Auburn St.
$2,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry
- 14 Prentiss Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 661-8400
14 Prentiss St.
$2,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- Studio
- Amenities
Some paid utils, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
- 243 Walden Street, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 628-4663 ext. 100
243 Walden St.
$4,100 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Average rent in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Studio
- $2,799+Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $3,290+Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $4,171+Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $4,767+Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
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The average rent in Cambridge is $2,799 for a studio, $3,290 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,171 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 $2,799+ for a studio, $3,290+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,171+ for a 2-bedroom, and $4,767+ for a 3-bedroom.*
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
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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, Roxbury Community College, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Massachusetts-Lowell.