1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (256 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$3,686 - $8,128
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$2,620 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,719 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
$3,703 - $4,603
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$3,427 - $6,480

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$3,427 - $6,480
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
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$3,308 - $8,884
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$2,609 - $13,542

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$2,609 - $13,542
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Third Square
$3,392 - $4,105
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$3,006 - $9,037
Required Monthly Fees
$144

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$3,150 - $9,181
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$3,175 - $3,888
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$2,725 - $7,142

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$2,725 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$4,046 - $4,114
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$3,668 - $12,143

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$3,668 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,376 - $4,386
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$3,196 - $6,332

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$3,196 - $6,332
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,446 - $4,054
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$2,846 - $9,693

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$2,846 - $9,693
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,820 - $2,940
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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
Rent Specials
$3,478 - $3,928
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$2,828 - $7,147

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$2,828 - $7,147
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$3,419 - $4,659
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$2,893 - $16,597

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$2,893 - $16,597
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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89 2nd St
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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89 2nd St

89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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46 Porter St, Unit 1
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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46 Porter St, Unit 1

46 Porter StCambridge, MA 02141
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63 Hurley St, Unit 2
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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63 Hurley St, Unit 2

63 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$2,325
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
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22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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303 Third St
$2,615
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$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,615
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303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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22 Water St
$4,655
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Base Rent
$4,280
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,655
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$3,195
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Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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88 Ames St
$4,225
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$3,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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50 Rogers St
$2,580
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$2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$2,580
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50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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285 Third St
$2,705
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Base Rent
$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,705
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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50 Rogers St
$2,645
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Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard St
$3,645
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$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Rogers St
$2,565
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Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,565
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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33 Rogers St
$2,535
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$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,535
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33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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285 Third St
$2,865
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Base Rent
$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,865
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 Leighton St
$4,315
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Base Rent
$3,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,195
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Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,195
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$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St
$4,335
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Base Rent
$3,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard St
$3,765
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Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cheapest Available East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700

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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Cambridge is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge is $3,476.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East Cambridge is currently 3,282 sq ft.

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