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11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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472 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,732 | $1,675 | $6,010 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,292 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,803 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,573 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,126 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,627 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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.
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge is $3,292.
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The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East Cambridge is currently 2,979 sq ft.
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