1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (312 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$3,391 - $8,455
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$2,702 - $10,000
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$2,801 - $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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$3,781
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$2,812 - $10,382

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 19

Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$4,198 - $4,529
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$3,234 - $8,939

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,703 - $4,671
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$3,703 - $5,988

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
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$3,498 - $4,635
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$2,823 - $5,169
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Vivo
$3,701 - $4,333
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$3,142 - $4,333
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
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$3,349 - $3,792
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$3,349 - $5,486
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
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$3,125 - $3,400
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$2,750 - $15,000

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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
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$3,418 - $4,472
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$2,496 - $7,321

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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Lofts at Kendall Square
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$2,830 - $4,200
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$2,715 - $5,455

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$2,715 - $5,455
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,541 - $4,180
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$3,431 - $8,524

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$3,431 - $8,524
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,911 - $4,456
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$2,906 - $6,842

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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AVA North Point
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$3,235 - $3,433
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$3,025 - $4,260
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$58

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$3,083 - $4,318
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AVA North Point

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Twenty|20
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$3,415 - $4,771
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$3,415 - $15,879

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Twenty|20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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153 5th St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
$3,400
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$3,400

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153 5th St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

153 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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150 5th St
$2,710 - $2,950
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$2,710 - $2,950

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$2,710 - $2,950
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150 5th St

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$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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61 6th St
$3,500
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$3,500 - $5,000

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$3,500 - $5,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

61 6th St

61 6th StCambridge, MA 02141
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150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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63 Hurley St
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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63 Hurley St

63 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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160 Otis St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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160 Otis St, Unit 1, Unit 1

160 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Largest Available East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA is found at Avenir and is listed at 1,481 square feet priced from $4,705. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avenir1 Bedroom ZZ1,481 Sq Ft$4,705
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -B1,010 Sq Ft$3,535
One CanalMerrimac Penthouse Premier996 Sq Ft$5,486
ElevateDesign 1R Premier989 Sq Ft$4,079
Watermark Kendall WestA10R974 Sq Ft$4,661
Emerson PlaceA B 10 Emerson910 Sq Ft$3,280
Lofts at Kendall SquareThe Lofts 1 Bedroom I900 Sq Ft$3,641
Third Square1 Bed - 884884 Sq Ft$4,090
Zinc1 Bed/1 Bath-A2874 Sq Ft$3,704
Alcott1 Bedroom B862 Sq Ft$4,285

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 #18

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

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4.0
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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 $3,588.

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 1,481 square feet unit starting from $4,705 at Avenir.

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 783 sq ft.

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