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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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67 Gore St, Unit 2R
67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
310-316 Cambridge St
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40 Bristol St, Unit 2
40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
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67 Gore St, Unit 2R
67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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100 Memorial Drive
100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,400 - $3,100
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$2,400 - $3,100
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955 Cambridge St
955 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,400
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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228 Hurley St, Unit 2
228 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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202 3rd St
202 3rd StCambridge, MA 02141
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57 Gore St
57 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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67 Gore St, Unit 2R
67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,450
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
379 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
CambridgeMA02141
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67 Gore St, Unit #2R
67 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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202 Hurley St, Unit 1
202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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202 Hurley St, Unit 1
202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 2
12 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 2
12 4th Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
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202 Hurley St, Unit 1
202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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3 Glassworks Ave
3 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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166 5th St, Unit 3
166 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,600
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$2,600
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202 Hurley St, Unit 1
202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
540 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now9 Grove St
9 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
14 Monument Sq
BostonMA02129
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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38 Anderson St
38 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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30 Anderson St
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
14 Pearl St
BostonMA02129
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St
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
19 S Russell St
BostonMA02114
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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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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2
6 Champney PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,350
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$2,350
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20 Garden St, Unit 7
20 Garden StBoston, MA 02114
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32 Bristol St, Unit a
32 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
12 Monument Ave
BostonMA02129
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9 Myrtle St, Unit 8
9 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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238 Cambridge St, Unit 2
238 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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238 Cambridge St
238 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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232 Cambridge St, Unit 4
232 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,499 - $4,999
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 13 Bartlett St
3 Bartlett StCharlestown, 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 |
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| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $3,065 | $1,800 | $4,950 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $1,700 | $9,383 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,628 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,253 | $1,300 | $9,005 |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,205 | $3,000 | $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 August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.25 price per square foot 202 Hurley St Model at 202 Hurley St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 202 Hurley St Model at 202 Hurley St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Hurley St, Unit 1 | 202 Hurley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 202 Hurley St, Unit 1 | 202 Hurley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 202 Hurley St, Unit 1 | 202 Hurley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 12 Summer St, Unit 3 | 12 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 6 Bedford St, Unit R3 | 6 Bedford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 6 Bedford St, Unit 3B | 6 Bedford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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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 $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Cambridge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in East Cambridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Cambridge?
Cheap apartments in East Cambridge have an average cost of $292 which is $3,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Cambridge.
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