Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (290 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the East Cambridge area of Cambridge that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Park 151
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$2,537 - $10,099
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$2,438 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,537 - $10,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
Rent Specials
$3,177 - $6,480
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$3,177 - $6,480

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$3,177 - $6,480
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,781 - $5,341
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$2,740 - $5,300
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$41

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$2,781 - $5,341
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,295 - $9,281
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$3,151 - $9,137
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$144

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$3,295 - $9,281
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
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$2,675 - $7,142
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$2,675 - $7,142

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$2,675 - $7,142
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,327 - $12,143
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,418 - $6,337
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$3,418 - $6,337

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$3,418 - $6,337
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$2,981 - $6,945
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$2,981 - $6,945

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$2,981 - $6,945
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$3,206 - $16,769
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$3,206 - $16,769

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$3,206 - $16,769
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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73 5th St, Unit 1
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1, 2026

73 5th St, Unit 1

73 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1

12 4th Street PlCambridge, 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

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
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

12 4th Street Pl, Unit 1

12 4th Street PlCambridge, 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

9 Fulkerson 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 1
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit A
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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84 Thorndike St, Unit A

84 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Hunting St, Unit 1

12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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50 Spring St
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

50 Spring St

50 Spring StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 15, 2026

84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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84 Thorndike St, Unit B

84 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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66 Spring St, Unit #1
$4,495
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$4,495

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$4,495
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66 Spring St, Unit #1

66 Spring StCambridge, MA 02141
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31 Marney St, Unit #1
$5,125
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$5,125

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$5,125
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31 Marney St, Unit #1

31 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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12 Marcella St, Unit 2
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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12 Marcella St, Unit 2

12 Marcella StCambridge, MA 02141
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Most Pet Friendly East Cambridge Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the East Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Hub50House with prices starting from $3,177 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Twenty20 scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,206. Here are the most Pet Friendly East Cambridge apartments for rent in Cambridge, MA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Hub50House4/4North Station$3,177
Twenty204/4East Cambridge$3,206
AVA North Point3.8/4East Cambridge$2,580
Lofts at Kendall Square3.6/4Kendall Square$2,781
Watermark Kendall West3.4/4Kendall Square$3,418
Kendall Crossing Apartments3.4/4Kendall Square$3,100
The Harvey3.2/4Bunker Hill$2,835
Avenir3.2/4North Station$3,270
Elevate3.2/4East Cambridge$2,439
The Victor by Windsor3/4North Station$2,885

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in East Cambridge

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the East Cambridge of East Cambridge is the S1A Model at Elevate, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,439. The second cheapest East Cambridge Pet Friendly apartment is the B F G K L P 1 Emerson Studio unit at Emerson Place starting at $2,640. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly East Cambridge apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ElevateS1A$2,439
Emerson PlaceB F G K L P 1 Emerson$2,640
Lofts at Kendall SquareThe Lofts Studio B$2,781
AVA North PointS5-528SF-Apt269$2,835
The HarveyStudio-A1.1$2,835
Kendall Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom$3,100
Hub50HouseJR 1 Bed-C4$3,177
Avenir1 Bedroom E$3,270
Twenty201 Bed/1 Bath$3,316
Watermark Kendall WestA03R$3,418

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

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 Pet Friendly East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in East Cambridge is at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 listed at $2,000.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in East Cambridge is $3,611.

What is the largest Pet Friendly East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at 61 Joy St, Unit 3.

What is the average size for East Cambridge Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in East Cambridge is currently at 4,077 sq ft.

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