Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (751 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$2,371 - $10,099
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$2,272 - $10,000
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$2,371 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
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$3,177 - $6,480
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$3,177 - $6,480

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$3,177 - $6,480
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Third Square
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$3,240 - $9,181
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$3,096 - $9,037
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$144

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$3,240 - $9,181
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,675 - $7,142
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$2,675 - $7,142

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$2,675 - $7,142
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,327 - $12,143
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,163 - $6,385
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$3,163 - $6,385

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$3,163 - $6,385
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $10,702
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$2,638 - $10,702

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$2,638 - $10,702
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$2,743 - $6,990
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$2,743 - $6,990

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$2,743 - $6,990
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$3,131 - $16,769
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$3,131 - $16,769

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$3,131 - $16,769
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1

12 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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148 Gore St
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

148 Gore St

148 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1

12 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1
$4,950
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$4,950

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$4,950
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1

19 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141

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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit #2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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123 Thorndike St, Unit #2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1

19 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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341 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$6,000
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$6,000

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$6,000
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341 Cambridge St, Unit 2

341 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1
$4,950
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$4,950

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$4,950
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19 Plymouth St, Unit 1

19 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18 Portsmouth
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18 Portsmouth

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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40 Plymouth St, Unit 2
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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40 Plymouth St, Unit 2

40 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Cambridge, Cambridge, and the greater Cambridge area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in East Cambridge?

There are currently 228 Studio Apartments in East Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,675 to $5,009 with an average price of $2,920.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Cambridge ranges from $1,700 to $6,715 with an average monthly rent of $3,534.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Cambridge range from $2,000 to $10,702. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,090.

How expensive are East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 144 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $9,984 - averaging $4,541 for the location.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.