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12-12 Museum Way
CambridgeMA02141
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$2,200
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$2,200
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1, 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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$2,200 - $3,000
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955 Cambridge St
955 Cambridge 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
540 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
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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 - $3,500
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$2,400 - $3,500
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935 Cambridge St
935 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
150 5th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,496 - $7,321
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One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
10 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Warren StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,500
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$2,500
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10 Warren St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Warren StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,530 - $8,300
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3 Glassworks Ave
3 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,600
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249 Hurley St
249 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
202 Hurley St
CambridgeMA02141
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$2,600
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50 7th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
50 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
160 Otis St, Unit 1, Unit 1
160 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,695
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58 S Russell St, Unit 5, Unit 5
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,700
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$1,700
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27 Temple St, Unit 1, Unit 1
27 Temple StBoston, MA 02114
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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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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown
9 Hancock St
BostonMA02129
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$1,875Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit B
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900 - $2,900
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$1,900 - $2,900
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34 Anderson St
34 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900 - $4,400
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$1,900 - $4,400
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15 Anderson St
15 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900
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$1,900
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30 Anderson St, Unit 22, Unit 22
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,950 - $1,975
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$1,950 - $1,975
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43 Irving St
43 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,950 - $4,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now9 Grove St
9 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000 - $2,250
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46 Revere St
46 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050
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$2,050
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 2
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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66 Phillips St, Unit A, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100 - $2,900
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$2,100 - $2,900
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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47 Irving St, Unit B, Unit B
47 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
77 Joy St
BostonMA02114
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$2,150 - $3,000
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32 Anderson St
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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30 Anderson St, Unit 40 anderson street, Unit 40 anderson street
30 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 | $2,889 | $1,695 | $4,855 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,588 | $1,675 | $8,239 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,342 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,784 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $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 |
| 9 Grove St | 41 Irving St. Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.24 price per square foot 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 28 Anderson St Model at 28 Anderson St, Unit 1 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 22 Garden St, Unit 20-8 | 22 Garden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 5 Myrtle St, Unit #6 | 5 Myrtle St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 43 Joy St, Unit 002 | 43 Joy St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 32 Revere St, Unit 1R | 32 Revere St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 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 |
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What is a cheap apartment in East Cambridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Cambridge is under $1,950.
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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 $6,750.
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