Apartments for Rent with Specials in the East Cambridge Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (27 Rentals)

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Apartments in the East Cambridge area of Cambridge with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Park 151
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$2,801 - $10,099
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$2,702 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,801 - $10,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
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$2,812 - $10,382
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$2,812 - $10,382

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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,703 - $5,988
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$3,703 - $5,988

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
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$2,830 - $5,176
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$2,823 - $5,169
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
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$3,417 - $5,554
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$3,349 - $5,486
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, 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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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,496 - $7,321
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$2,496 - $7,321

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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Lofts at Kendall Square
Rent Specials
$2,715 - $5,455
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$2,715 - $5,455

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$2,715 - $5,455
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,431 - $8,524
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$3,431 - $8,524

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$3,431 - $8,524
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,906 - $6,842
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$2,906 - $6,842

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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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AVA North Point
Rent Specials
$3,083 - $4,318
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$3,025 - $4,260
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$58

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$3,083 - $4,318
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AVA North Point

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Twenty|20
Rent Specials
$3,415 - $15,879
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$3,415 - $15,879

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Twenty|20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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70 Gore St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,495
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$3,495

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

70 Gore St, Unit 1, Unit 1

70 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $4,650
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$2,750 - $4,650

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$2,750 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$3,170 - $10,730
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$3,105 - $10,665
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$65

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$3,170 - $10,730
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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The Harvey
$2,573 - $6,591
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$2,573 - $6,591

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The Harvey

50 Hood Park DrBoston, MA 02129
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,812 - $7,100
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$2,812 - $7,100

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$2,812 - $7,100
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
Rent Specials
$2,680 - $5,230
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$2,680 - $5,230

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$2,680 - $5,230
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Sudbury
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$3,330 - $11,970
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$3,330 - $11,970

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The Sudbury

100 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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19 Irving St
$2,700 - $3,400
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$2,700 - $3,400

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$2,700 - $3,400
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Irving St

19 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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44 Garden St
$3,575
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$3,575

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$3,575
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

44 Garden St

44 Garden StBoston, MA 02114
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Top Cambridge Apartments in the East Cambridge Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 04-17-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top East Cambridge, MA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

The Sudbury

Up to a One-Time $500 Base Rent Look & Lease Special! Min. Lease Terms Apply Contact for DetailsExpires 04-18-2026

Park 151

Lease & Receive 6 Weeks - On Us!* *Valid on select units. Lease terms and restrictions may apply. Contact our team for more information.Expires 04-18-2026

Axiom

Receive up to one month free when you move into select apartment homes. Conditions apply.Expires 04-18-2026

Prism

Receive up to one month free when you move into select apartment homes. Conditions apply.Expires 04-18-2026

Twenty|20

1 month of free base rent on vacant apartments! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 04-18-2026

Flats on First

Receive 1/2 MONTH FREE on select homes if you move in by 5/1! *Restrictions apply, please contact the leasing team for details.Expires 04-18-2026

Bowdoin School

First month FREEExpires 04-18-2026

Third Square

Up to 1/2 a Month Free! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded. [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

Emerson Place

Up to 1/2 a Month Free for Move In by 4/30! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

Elevate

Receive up to six weeks free when you move into select apartment homes. Conditions apply.Expires 04-18-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in East Cambridge, MA

Specials updated: 04-17-2026

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.

Verge Residences

1 Month Free on Select Units!Expires 06-01-2026

9 Grove St

NO BROKER FEE AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. Leasing Administrative Fee: 25% of 1 Month's RentExpires 09-01-2026

Third Square

Up to 1/2 a Month Free! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded. [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

Emerson Place

Up to 1/2 a Month Free for Move In by 4/30! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

The Towers at Longfellow

Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Apartments! New residents only - transfers excluded [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

Watermark Kendall West

Winters better when you love where you live.Expires 04-18-2026

Lofts at Kendall Square

Up to 1/2 a Month Free! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded. [Offer good thru Apr 30, 2026]Expires 04-18-2026

Elevate

Receive up to six weeks free when you move into select apartment homes. Conditions apply.Expires 04-18-2026

100 Memorial Drive

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 04-18-2026

Watermark Kendall East

Receive 1/2month free on select studio residences; * restrictions apply & subject to change without noticeExpires 04-18-2026

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East Cambridge is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East Cambridge is $5,032.

What is the largest Rent Specials East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 2,208 square feet unit starting from $3,431 at Third Square.

What is the average size for East Cambridge Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East Cambridge is currently at 547 sq ft.

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