1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $3,500 (1,020 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$3,453 - $8,028
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$2,696 - $10,000
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$2,795 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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11 Tetlow
Rent Specials
$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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345 Harrison
Rent Specials
$3,363 - $4,484
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$3,000 - $7,136
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$12

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$3,012 - $7,148
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$3,200 - $3,850
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$2,650 - $4,650

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$2,650 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$3,143 - $4,357
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$2,856 - $16,068

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$2,856 - $16,068
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VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 7, 2026

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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The Batch Yard
Rent Specials
$2,034 - $8,740
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$1,955 - $8,632
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$108

Total Monthly Price
$2,063 - $8,740
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The Batch Yard

25 Charlton StEverett, MA 02149
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$3,395 - $9,345
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$3,115 - $3,565
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$2,685 - $5,515
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$2,752 - $5,582
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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James and Harrison Court
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $4,980
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$3,250 - $6,185

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$3,250 - $6,185
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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660 Washington
Rent Specials
$3,455 - $4,030
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$3,120 - $6,885
Required Monthly Fees
$53

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$3,173 - $6,938
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660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$3,155 - $3,730
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$2,580 - $5,380

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$2,580 - $5,380
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$3,200 - $3,360
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$2,665 - $6,300

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$2,665 - $6,300
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Smith
$3,395 - $4,549
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$3,225 - $8,179

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$3,225 - $8,179
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$3,426 - $4,270
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$2,730 - $6,110
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$65

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$2,795 - $6,175
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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The Copley Group Fenway
$2,700 - $3,700
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$2,350 - $3,875

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$2,350 - $3,875
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The Copley Group Fenway

98-106 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,993 - $3,888
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$2,750 - $7,142

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$2,750 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$3,317
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$2,490 - $7,180

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$2,490 - $7,180
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,800 - $3,100
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,819 - $3,172
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$2,747 - $6,646

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$2,747 - $6,646
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,880 - $3,535
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$2,880 - $5,485
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$65

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$2,945 - $5,550
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Boston East
Rent Specials
$2,438 - $5,695
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$2,438 - $10,478

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$2,438 - $10,478
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Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Axis Admiral's Hill Apartments
$2,565 - $2,815
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$2,565 - $5,277

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$2,565 - $5,277
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Axis Admiral's Hill Apartments

325 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
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Arris
Rent Specials
$2,889 - $3,321
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$2,598 - $8,158

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$2,598 - $8,158
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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$3,089 - $4,186
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$2,676 - $7,964

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$2,676 - $7,964
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,980 - $4,476
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,483 - $4,160
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$2,589 - $4,160

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$2,589 - $4,160
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Miscela
$2,897 - $4,628
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$2,515 - $5,565

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$2,515 - $5,565
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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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929 Mass
$2,760 - $3,351
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$2,375 - $3,895
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$35

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$2,410 - $3,930
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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The Harvey
$3,100 - $3,440
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$2,837 - $5,654

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$2,837 - $5,654
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The Harvey

50 Hood Park DrBoston, MA 02129
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The Eddy
Rent Specials
$2,615 - $3,148
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$2,587 - $4,163

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$2,587 - $4,163
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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$3,145 - $3,400
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Landmark Square Apartments
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$3,450 - $3,500
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$3,450 - $4,790

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$3,450 - $4,790
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Landmark Square Apartments

75 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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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.

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 $3,297.

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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 2,940 sq ft.

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