Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (57 Rentals)

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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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32 Munroe St
SomervilleMA02143
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Medford St

ChelseaMA02150
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41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 1
$2,000
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41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 1

41 Mount Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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16 Nashua St
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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
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63 Inman Street

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

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129

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Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Hereford
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The Hereford

45-49 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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49 Gloucester
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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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111 Park Dr
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111 Park Dr

111 Park DrBoston, 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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95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

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98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.