1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $2,400 (209 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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The Batch Yard
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$2,152 - $8,340
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$2,087 - $8,232
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$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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Montaje
$1,256 - $4,250
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$1,178 - $5,920

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$1,178 - $5,920
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Montaje

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,400 - $2,645
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$1,900 - $2,645

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$1,900 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1

176 W Springfield StBoston, MA 02118
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2

180 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A

20 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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36 High St, Unit B2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31

36 High St, Unit B2

36 High StBoston, MA 02129
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24 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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24 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1

24 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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83 Essex St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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83 Essex St

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1

176 W Springfield StBoston, MA 02118
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28 Chelsea St
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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116 Riverway, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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116 Riverway, Unit 2

116 RiverwayBoston, MA 02215
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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1073 Beacon St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1073 Beacon St, Unit 2

1073 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10

23 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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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 $3,288.

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 3,255 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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