101 Fayerweather St.
$2,500 moBase rent12-mo lease
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
All utils included, Internet access, and Furnished
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- 101 Fayerweather Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 714-4000
- 279 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(617) 367-1300
279 Pearl
$3,975 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 23 Tufts Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(845) 269-2372
23 Tufts St
$4,100 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, and Parking
- 329 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(321) 257-8706
329 Harvard St Apt 4
$1,690 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Gym + more
- 2 Boardman Place, Cambridge, MA 02139(857) 810-0801
Bright Affordable Room Near Harvard/MIT
$1,200 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Microwave, Furnished, Garbage disposal, Range, and Refrigerator
- 24 Saville Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(339) 927-5729
24 Saville St.
$3,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Stainless steel, Fireplace + more
- 136 Richdale Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 233-9894
136 Richdale Ave.
$2,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated + more
- 1576 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(774) 414-9231
1576 Cambridge St
$2,500 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- Studio
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, and Stainless steel
- 37 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 320-6042
37 Wendell St.
$2,400 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Parking, and Ceiling fan
- 24 Second Street, Cambridge, MA 02141(781) 326-5855
24 Second St.
$4,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Parking, Stainless steel, and Walk in closets
- 158 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141(617) 764-2734
158 Otis
$3,600 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, and Stainless steel
- 52 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(207) 337-3292
52A Garden St.
$4,100 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony
- 41 Loomis Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(617) 314-9400
41 Loomis St.
$3,250 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, and Parking
- 220 Banks Street, Cambridge, MA 02138(774) 414-9231
220 Banks St
$2,700 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, and Some paid utils
- 429 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(774) 414-9231
429 Franklin St
$2,900 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, and Stainless steel
- 13 Andrew Street, Cambridge, MA 02139(617) 386-3873
13 Andrew St
$4,000 moBase rent12-mo lease- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, and Stainless steel
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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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 210 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 $2,799 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.