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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,913 | $2,000 | $4,400 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $1,700 | $5,900 |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $2,200 | $7,500 |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $2,795 | $9,834 |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,813 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Move in before 2/1 and receive 1 MONTH FREE, move in before 2/15 and receive 1/2 MONTH FREE! *Restrictions apply, please contact the leasing team for details.Expires 01-17-2026
First month FREEExpires 01-17-2026
Offering 1 month free on immediately available apartment homes *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 01-17-2026
Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Apartments! New residents only - transfers excluded [Offer good thru Jan 31, 2026]Expires 01-17-2026
1 month free on select units for new applicants - contact today!Expires 01-17-2026
Now Offering Reduced Base Rents on Select Apartment Homes! Plus apply within 48 hours of your first tour to lock in one month of your base rent free.Expires 01-17-2026
Ask How to Get up to 1 Month Free on Select Apartments!* *Terms & Restrictions Apply. Subject to end without notice.Expires 01-17-2026
* Start your lease by 2/6 for 1 month free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-17-2026
* Apply by 1/19 for half a month free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-17-2026
Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Units! New residents only - transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Jan 31, 2026]Expires 01-17-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in East Cambridge, MA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Move in before 2/1 and receive 1 MONTH FREE, move in before 2/15 and receive 1/2 MONTH FREE! *Restrictions apply, please contact the leasing team for details.Expires 01-17-2026
First month FREEExpires 01-17-2026
Offering 1 month free on immediately available apartment homes *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 01-17-2026
Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Apartments! New residents only - transfers excluded [Offer good thru Jan 31, 2026]Expires 01-17-2026
1 month free on select units for new applicants - contact today!Expires 01-17-2026
Now Offering Reduced Base Rents on Select Apartment Homes! Plus apply within 48 hours of your first tour to lock in one month of your base rent free.Expires 01-17-2026
Ask How to Get up to 1 Month Free on Select Apartments!* *Terms & Restrictions Apply. Subject to end without notice.Expires 01-17-2026
* Start your lease by 2/6 for 1 month free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-17-2026
* Apply by 1/19 for half a month free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-17-2026
Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Units! New residents only - transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Jan 31, 2026]Expires 01-17-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East Cambridge is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East Cambridge is $5,116.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 2,208 square feet unit starting from $3,155 at Third Square.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East Cambridge is currently at 500 sq ft.
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