The most affordable apartments in Cambridge start around studios at $2,400/month; searching under $2,500 keeps you at the budget end of this neighborhood.
$2,400
Studio avg / mo
$3,000
1-Bedroom avg / mo
$3,800
2-Bedroom avg / mo
95/100
Walk Score
Transit: Red Line · Bus routes (Transit Score 90/100)
Best for: students, academics, tech workers, professionals
Home to Harvard and MIT, known for academic culture, tech startups, and intellectual vibrancy.
The lowest-priced units in Cambridge are typically studios, averaging around $2,400/month. To stay budget-friendly, filter under about $2,500 and use RentLuna's no-fee filter to avoid a broker fee on top.
Cambridge is mid-range for Boston — studios average $2,400 and 1-bedrooms $3,000. It's popular with students and academics, partly because of its transit access (Red Line) relative to price.
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