Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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19 Putnam Ave
$1,4007 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

19 Putnam Ave

Boston, MA 02139
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21 Rossmore St
$1,4003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

21 Rossmore St

Boston, MA 02143
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6 7th St
$1,4003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

6 7th St

Boston, MA 02141
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1 Salem St
from $1,8001 Bedroom Apartments

1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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224-238 Cambridge St
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from $1,875Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

224-238 Cambridge St

224-226 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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150 Bunker Hill St
from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartments

150 Bunker Hill St

150 Bunker Hill StCharlestown, MA 02129
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The Beverly
from $2,120Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly

101 Beverly StBoston, MA 02114
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267 Main St
from $2,2001 Bedroom Apartments

267 Main St

267 Main StCharlestown, MA 02129
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA

As of January 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.18 price per square foot 8 Fulkerson St Model at 8 Fulkerson St, Unit BR in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 7 Myrtle St Model at 7 Myrtle St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Fulkerson St, Unit BR8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.18
7 Myrtle St, Unit 17 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.24
18 Hancock St, Unit 218 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.21
18 Hancock St, Unit 218 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.21
12 4th Street Pl, Unit 212 4th Street Pl1BR,1BA$0.19
249 Hurley St, Unit 1R249 Hurley St2BR,1BA$0.26
249 Hurley St, Unit 1T249 Hurley St2BR,1BA$0.26
249 Hurley St, Unit 1R249 Hurley St2BR,1BA$0.26
12 4th Street Pl, Unit 212 4th Street Pl1BR,1BA$0.19
249 Hurley St, Unit 1R249 Hurley St2BR,1BA$0.26

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Best Local Schools in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the East Cambridge Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Cambridge is at The Towers at Longfellow listed at $2,360.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,600 at .

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge is starting from $2,450 at .

What is the most affordable East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,150.

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