
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $700 (184 Rentals)
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122 Central St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

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23 Granite St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

53 Sycamore St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
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53 Sycamore St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

39 Adrian St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home
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218 Western Ave

53 Sycamore St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

39 Adrian St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

39 Adrian St

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

175 River St

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

17 Wheeler St, Unit 2

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

175 River St

39 Adrian St

117 Hampshire St

17 Kingman Rd

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

923 Beacon St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,720 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,041 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,765 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,220 | $900 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,922 | $975 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,389 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Cambridge, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B | 679 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
73 Westland Ave | 73 Westland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
1067 Beacon St, Unit 6 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
114 Perkins St, Unit 10 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
33A Harding St, Unit A | 33A Harding St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
112 Perkins St, Unit 10 | 112 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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Getting Around East Cambridge, MA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
78 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
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