
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $1,165 (53 Rentals)


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175 River St, Unit 2

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

15 New Hampshire Ave

Boylston St, 40

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

Cambridge Ivy Inn

80 Beacon St

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52 River St, Unit B

Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
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27 Temple St, Unit 1

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

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146 Allston St

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74 Otis St, Unit 2

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

857 Beacon St

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30 Anderson St, Unit 22

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15 Anderson St

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134 Chestnut St, Unit 6

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40 Bristol St, Unit 3

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27 Temple Pl, Unit 501

155 Pearl St

47 Spring St

4 Webster Ave

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46 Revere St

472 Putnam Ave

16 Nashua St

Mount Vernon Street Apartments

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Kent Street Apartments

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

96 Saint Botolph St

Somerville Apartments

Harvard University Housing

63 Inman Street

1 Salem St

196 St. Botolph St

Harvard University Housing

The Hereford
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49 Gloucester

Amy Lowell Apartments

Harvard University Housing

227 Newbury St

37-47 St Marys St

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

Coppersmith Village

11 Marlborough St

300 Marlborough St

56-58 Walnut St
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East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,649 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,165 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,078 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,013 | $1,815 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,685 | $1,572 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,649 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,157 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
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 $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
What is the most affordable East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boylston St, 40 and starts from $1,517.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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.