Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,700 (114 Rentals)

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Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
$1,875
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Base Rent
$1,675
Required Monthly Fees
$200

Total Monthly Price
$1,875
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge

11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Lambert St, Unit B
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Lambert St, Unit B

22 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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89 2nd St
$2,350
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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

89 2nd St

89 2nd StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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110 Berkshire St, Unit 3C
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

110 Berkshire St, Unit 3C

110 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 89 Second St

89 Second St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 10 Fourth St Pl

10 Fourth St Pl

CambridgeMA02141
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46 Berkshire St, Unit 3C
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

46 Berkshire St, Unit 3C

46 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,595 - $15,000
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$2,595 - $15,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,595 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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249 Hurley St
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

249 Hurley St

249 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 90 6th St

90 6th St

CambridgeMA02141
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90 6th St, Unit A
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

90 6th St, Unit A

90 6th StCambridge, MA 02141
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Park 151
$2,652 - $17,017
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$2,553 - $16,918
Required Monthly Fees
$99

Total Monthly Price
$2,652 - $17,017
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,655 - $18,391
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$2,655 - $18,391

Total Monthly Price
$2,655 - $18,391
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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256 Hurley St
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

256 Hurley St

256 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Warren St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Warren St, Unit 3

10 Warren StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Warren St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Warren St, Unit 3

10 Warren StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 540 Cambridge St

540 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02141
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24 Phillips St, Unit 1
$1,995
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$1,995

Total Monthly Price
$1,995
Studio Apartment Available Now

24 Phillips St, Unit 1

24 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2
$1,995
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$1,995

Total Monthly Price
$1,995
Studio Apartment Available Now

11 Anderson St, Unit 2

11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 5
$2,000
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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Now

40 Anderson St, Unit 5

40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

Total Monthly Price
$2,100
Studio Apartment Available Now

50 S Russell St, Unit 3

50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 143 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St, Unit 350 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B367 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap East Cambridge Apartments

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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