Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (55 Rentals)

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 1691 Cambridge St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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1691 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 857 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895

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857 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 569 Somerville Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 22 Water St

$1,975

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$1,600
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$375

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$1,975

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22 Water St

CambridgeMA02141

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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 474 Putnam Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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474 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
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16 Nashua St
1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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96 Saint Botolph St
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96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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Somerville Apartments
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Somerville Apartments

431-433 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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63 Inman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Salem St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Hereford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hereford

45-49 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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49 Gloucester
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Gloucester

49 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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37-47 St Marys St
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37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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40-40 Queensberry St
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40-40 Queensberry St

40-40 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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51 Park Dr
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51 Park Dr

51 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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179 Prospect St
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179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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300 Marlborough St
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Marlborough St

300 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Cambridge?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge is starting from $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

What is the most affordable East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Ivy Inn and starts from $1,600.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!