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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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74 Otis St, Unit 2R
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Winter St, Unit 2
10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,200
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Winter St, Unit 10
10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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$2,400
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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St
28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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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 Bedroom Apartments Available Now10 Winter St
10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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Park 151
151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,450
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$2,450
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150 5th St, Unit #1
150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,450
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150 5th St, Unit 1
150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,500
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10 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
10 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
540 Cambridge St
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10 Fourth St Pl
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$2,530
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3 Glassworks Ave, Unit 1514
3 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,535
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$2,140
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21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,577 - $5,782
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AVA North Point
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,589 - $4,160
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$2,589 - $4,160
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Proto Kendall Square
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,600
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$2,600
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249 Hurley St
249 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,600
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50 7th St, Unit 1
50 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
90 6th St
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90 6th St, Unit A
90 6th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16Furnished Private Bedroom in Charlestown
9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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$1,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown
9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
50 Staniford St
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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
14 Monument Sq
BostonMA02129
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$2,100
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$2,100
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66 Phillips St, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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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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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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46 Joy St, Unit 10
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit A11
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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56 Joy St, Unit 9
56 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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32 Anderson St, Unit 4
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit G
11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,300
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit 1
11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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282 Cambridge St, Unit 4
282 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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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 | $2,913 | $2,000 | $4,400 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $1,700 | $5,900 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $2,200 | $7,500 |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $2,795 | $9,834 |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,813 | $3,600 | $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 January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.21 price per square foot 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 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. |
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| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 32 Anderson St, Unit A11 | 32 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 367 Western Ave, Unit 2B | 367 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 36 High St, Unit B2 | 36 High St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 11 Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 11 Columbus Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Cambridge is under $1,700.
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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 $6,500.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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