Affordable Houses for Rent in Cambridge, MA from $1,890

Richdale Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,890/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 280 sq ft
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02140
Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,200/moFees may apply
1 bed · 1 bath
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02139
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2 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
Hurley St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 9,999 sq ft
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02141
8 7th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,300/moFees may apply
3 beds · 1 bath
8 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
156 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$3,400/moFees may apply
2 beds · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
156 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
18 7th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 775 sq ft
18 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
17 7th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,008 sq ft
17 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
19 7th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,300 sq ft
19 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
Gore St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,600/moFees may apply
2 beds · 2 baths · 952 sq ft
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02141
10 7th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$3,600/moFees may apply
3 beds · 1 bath
10 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
16 Edward T Sullivan Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,800/moFees may apply
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,600 sq ft
16 Edward T Sullivan RdCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Holworthy Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,208 sq ft
17 Holworthy PlCambridge, MA 02138
Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,200/moFees may apply
3 beds · 1 bath
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02139
14 Fiske Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,350/moFees may apply
3 beds · 1 bath
14 Fiske PlCambridge, MA 02139
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14 Lopez St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,400/mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,046 sq ft
14 Lopez StCambridge, MA 02139
Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,500/moFees may apply
4 beds · 1.5 baths
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02139
36 Montgomery St, Cambridge, MA 02140
$4,725/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,838 sq ft
36 Montgomery StCambridge, MA 02140
9 Andrew St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,900/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,504 sq ft
9 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
13 James Way, Cambridge, MA 02141
$5,000/moFees may apply
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft
13 James WayCambridge, MA 02141
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23 Bellis Cir, Cambridge, MA 02140
$5,100/moFees may apply
2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,664 sq ft
23 Bellis CirCambridge, MA 02140
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98.5 Foster St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,273 sq ft
98.5 Foster StCambridge, MA 02138
354 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,800/moFees may apply
5 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,500 sq ft
354 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$6,250/moFees may apply
6 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,500 sq ft
90 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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200 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$6,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
200 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
208 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$7,000/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,549 sq ft
208 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
Washburn Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
$7,000/moFees may apply
5 beds · 3 baths
Cambridge, MACambridge, MA 02140
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24 Union St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$7,280/mo
6 beds · 4 baths · 2,111 sq ft
24 Union StCambridge, MA 02141
14 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$7,500/mo
4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,796 sq ft
14 Linnaean StCambridge, MA 02138
346 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$7,800/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,656 sq ft
346 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
Thorndike St, East Cambridge, MA 02141
$8,348/moFees may apply
2 beds · 2 baths · 900 sq ft
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14 Buena Vista Park, Cambridge, MA 02140
$9,850/mo
4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,850 sq ft
14 Buena Vista ParkCambridge, MA 02140
120 Lakeview Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
$9,950/moFees may apply
6 beds · 2.5 baths · 3,032 sq ft
120 Lakeview AveCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Follen St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$10,000/mo
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,098 sq ft
20 Follen StCambridge, MA 02138
33 Brewster St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$10,000/mo
5 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,507 sq ft
33 Brewster StCambridge, MA 02138
213 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$12,000/mo
5 beds · 4 baths · 3,040 sq ft
213 3rd StCambridge, MA 02141
6 Old Dee Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
$15,750/mo
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,100 sq ft
6 Old Dee RdCambridge, MA 02138
115 Spring St, Cambridge, MA 02141
$16,000/mo
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,195 sq ft
115 Spring StCambridge, MA 02141
17 Farrar St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$19,750/mo
3 beds · 3.5 baths · 5,708 sq ft
17 Farrar StCambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable Rental Houses are available in Cambridge, MA?

There are currently 39 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Cambridge, MA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap Houses" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable single family homes are also relative to the other rental home inventory within Cambridge. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Houses in Cambridge, MA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes by Lowest Price for Cambridge. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Cambridge. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About Cambridge

Thinking of moving to Cambridge? Here's what you need to know.

Situated just north of Boston, across the Charles River, Cambridge is the fifth most populous city in Massachusetts, and home to two of the most renowned educational institutions in the world: Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). While many students choose to move to Cambridge, the city attracts a broad range of residents.

Who's There?

Cambridge has a diverse, liberal and educated population that enjoys the city's many ethnic restaurants, scholarly events and leafy squares The first same-sex couple to legally marry in the U.S. tied the knot in Cambridge in 2004. The city's top employers are in the higher education, biotechnology and healthcare industry sectors.

What's Around Cambridge?

Cambridge is called the "City of Squares" due to the layout of the streets that form its commercial districts. Technology-focused Kendall Square, gritty Central Square and bustling Harvard Square are just a few of the main neighborhoods. With a population of just over 100,000, Cambridge . There are many bike paths within the city and most streets have designated bike lanes. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, affectionately called "the T," connects Cambridge to Boston just across the Charles River.

What Do You Do In Cambridge?

Whether you're out alone or entertaining family or out-of-town friends, there's plenty to see and do in Cambridge. The Museum of Science includes a planetarium and over 400 interactive exhibits. Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum houses rare art of Central and Northern Europe. The Peabody Museum is one of the oldest anthropology museums in the world. The Cambridge Arts River Festival in June is fun for the whole family. The Cambridge Carnival is a Caribbean-style event in August, featuring costumes, music, dancing and food. The annual Oktoberfest event brings live entertainment, vendors and a parade to Harvard Square every October.