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$2,200
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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28 Plymouth St
28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
540 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
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955 Cambridge St
955 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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3 Glassworks Ave
3 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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100 Memorial Drive
100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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249 Hurley St
249 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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202 Hurley St, Unit 202 Hurley Street
202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
202 Hurley St
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67 Gore St, Unit 2R
67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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50 7th St, Unit 1
50 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
169 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
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$2,650
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116 Berkshire St, Unit 7
116 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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120 Berkshire St
120 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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26 Porter St, Unit 1
26 Porter StCambridge, MA 02141
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256 Hurley St
256 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson St, Unit 4-2
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 3
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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66 Phillips St, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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45 Anderson St, Unit Anderson street
45 Anderson 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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50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 17
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 8
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 15
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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47 Joy St
47 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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32 Anderson St
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson St, Unit 2-2
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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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 | $3,034 | $2,000 | $4,620 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $1,700 | $8,499 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,898 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,441 | $3,400 | $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 June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.30 price per square foot 75 Joy St Model at 75 Joy St, Unit 12 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Joy St, Unit 12 | 75 Joy St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 71 Joy St, Unit 5 | 71 Joy St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 28 Anderson St, Unit 1 | 28 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 Revere St, Unit 3 | 54 Revere St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 10 Fulkerson St, Unit 2 | 10 Fulkerson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 26 Porter St, Unit 1 | 26 Porter St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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