Apartments for Rent by Owner in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (15 Rentals)

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52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
$5,050
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$5,050

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

52 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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150 5th St, Unit 1
$2,655
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$2,655

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$2,655
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

150 5th St, Unit 1

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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120 Berkshire St, Unit 3
$4,400
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$4,400

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$4,400
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120 Berkshire St, Unit 3

120 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1

12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

9 Fulkerson St, Unit 2

9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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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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58 Medford St, Unit 2
$3,425
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$3,425

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$3,425
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58 Medford St, Unit 2

58 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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367 Western Ave, Unit 607
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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367 Western Ave, Unit 607

367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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74 Joy St, Unit 2
$3,850
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$3,850

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$3,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

74 Joy St, Unit 2

74 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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280 McGrath Hwy, Unit 2
$2,795
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$2,795

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$2,795
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280 McGrath Hwy, Unit 2

280 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in East Cambridge is at 28 Plymouth St listed at $2,400.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in East Cambridge is $3,298.

What is the largest For rent By Owner East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,800 at 123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L.

What is the average size for East Cambridge For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in East Cambridge is currently at 3,040 sq ft.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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