1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA (2,096 Rentals)

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11 Tetlow
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$2,400
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$2,400 - $3,500

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$2,400 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Tetlow

11 Tetlow StBoston, MA 02115
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Park 151
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$3,203 - $7,676
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$2,304 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,403 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$3,910 - $4,589
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$3,895 - $7,214
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$15

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$3,910 - $7,229
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison
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$3,380 - $4,548
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$2,947 - $7,181
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$12

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$2,959 - $7,193
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$3,200 - $3,850
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$2,650 - $4,650

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$2,650 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$3,204 - $4,313
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$2,863 - $16,068

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$2,863 - $16,068
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VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Flats on First
Rent Specials
$3,703 - $4,603
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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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The Batch Yard
Rent Specials
$2,152 - $8,340
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$2,087 - $8,232
Required Monthly Fees
$108

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$2,195 - $8,340
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The Batch Yard

25 Charlton StEverett, MA 02149
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Bower
$4,980 - $5,892
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$3,182 - $8,681

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$3,182 - $8,681
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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$3,395 - $8,983
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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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The Harlo
$4,195 - $5,157
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$3,435 - $6,306

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$3,435 - $6,306
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Alcott
$3,575 - $4,565
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$3,140 - $7,095
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$3,207 - $7,162
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,535 - $4,170
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$3,101 - $9,037
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$144

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$3,245 - $9,181
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Pierce Boston
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$4,350 - $7,794
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$3,396 - $11,415

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$3,396 - $11,415
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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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The Copley Group Fenway
$2,700 - $3,700
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$2,350 - $3,875

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$2,350 - $3,875
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The Copley Group Fenway

98-106 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$3,055 - $3,485
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$2,740 - $5,485
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$67

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$2,807 - $5,552
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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James and Harrison Court
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $4,980
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$3,250 - $6,185

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$3,250 - $6,185
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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Van Ness
$4,026 - $6,906
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$3,523 - $6,906

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$3,523 - $6,906
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$3,075 - $3,625
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$2,705 - $5,275

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$2,705 - $5,275
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$3,130 - $3,285
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$2,720 - $6,300
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$140

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$2,860 - $6,440
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Smith
$3,403 - $4,579
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$3,080 - $8,179

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$3,080 - $8,179
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$3,330 - $4,760
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$2,810 - $6,160
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$65

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$2,875 - $6,225
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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Fenway Triangle
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$3,735 - $6,954
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$3,735 - $8,309

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$3,735 - $8,309
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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Zinc
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$3,015 - $3,888
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$2,675 - $7,142

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$2,675 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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24 Joy Street
$2,850 - $3,100
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$2,750 - $3,550

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$2,750 - $3,550
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24 Joy Street

24 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
$3,228 - $3,263
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$3,228 - $7,427

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$3,228 - $7,427
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 7, 2026

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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One65 Main
$4,093 - $5,094
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026

One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,275 - $4,328
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$3,170 - $6,397

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$3,170 - $6,397
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,714 - $3,062
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$2,714 - $6,668

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$2,714 - $6,668
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,800 - $3,100
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,855 - $3,515
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$2,855 - $5,345
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$130

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$2,985 - $5,475
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Boston East
Rent Specials
$2,536 - $5,997
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$2,487 - $10,559

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$2,487 - $10,559
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Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cambridge and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700

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Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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78 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East Cambridge is at Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge is $3,286.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East Cambridge is currently 3,251 sq ft.

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