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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,140
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$1,780
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88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,200
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$2,200
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,200
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$2,200
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,325
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$1,880
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$445
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$2,325
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,325
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$1,950
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$375
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$2,325
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,340
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$1,980
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$360
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$2,340
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,350
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$2,350
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$2,350
89 2nd St
89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
28 Plymouth St
28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,400
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$2,400
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955 Cambridge St, Unit H11
955 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,400
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$2,400
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300 3rd St, Unit 8A
300 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,425
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$2,030
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$395
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$2,425
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,435
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$2,040
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$395
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$2,435
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
44 Warren St, Unit 2
44 Warren StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
10 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
10 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
540 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
10 Fourth St Pl
CambridgeMA02141
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$2,500
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$2,500
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98 Berkshire St, Unit 3C
98 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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$995
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$995
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$995
280 McGrath Hwy
280 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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14 Monument Sq
BostonMA02129
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
11 Anderson St, Unit 2##
11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
40 Bristol St, Unit 1
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
12 Pearl St
BostonMA02129
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
40 Bristol St, Unit 1
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
40 Bristol St, Unit 1 - 2 split
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050
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$2,050
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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9 Bowdoin St
BostonMA02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100
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$2,100
58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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42 S Russell St, Unit 3
42 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
36 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St, Unit 3
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
107 Rutherford Ave
BostonMA02129
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$2,200
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$2,200
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46 Joy St, Unit 10
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Bristol St, Unit #1
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
39 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
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$2,300
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$2,300
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit B
11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,300
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20 Linden St, Unit 1
20 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
11 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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56 Joy St, Unit 9
56 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit 4
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit A11
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,335
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7Total Monthly Price
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$1,960
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$375
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$2,335
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,350
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31Total Monthly Price
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$2,350
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$2,350
36 High St, Unit B2
36 High StBoston, MA 02129
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,903 | $1,675 | $5,540 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,700 | $5,506 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA
As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 11 Anderson St Model at 11 Anderson St, Unit 2## in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 42 S Russell St Model at 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Anderson St, Unit 2## | 11 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 367 Western Ave, Unit 2B | 367 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 32 Anderson St, Unit A11 | 32 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 955 Cambridge St, Unit H11 | 955 Cambridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 300 3rd St, Unit 8A | 300 3rd St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 5 Myrtle St, Unit #6 | 5 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Cambridge?
The cheapest apartment in East Cambridge is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in East Cambridge costs $6,000.
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