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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2
17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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923 Beacon St
923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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101 Orleans St
101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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11 New Hampshire Ave
11 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
124 Bowdoin St
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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52 River St, Unit B, Unit B
52 River StBoston, MA 02108
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
70 Park St
SomervilleMA02143
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58 S Russell St, Unit 5, Unit 5
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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8 Louisburg SqBoston, MA 02108
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27 Temple St, Unit 1, Unit 1
27 Temple StBoston, MA 02114
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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110 Perkins St, Unit 7, Unit 7
110 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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1067 Beacon St, Unit 9, Unit 9
1067 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1079 Beacon St
1079 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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1061 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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503 Beacon St, Unit A
503 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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10 Marion St, Unit R
10 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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868 Beacon St
868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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15 Anderson St
15 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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34 Anderson St
34 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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30 Anderson St, Unit 22, Unit 22
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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31 Temple St
31 Temple StBoston, MA 02114
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58 Anderson St, Unit 7
58 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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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 | $2,776 | $1,500 | $9,399 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,145 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,879 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,495 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,441 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,282 | $6,250 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Century | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.21 price per square foot 720 Massachusetts Ave Model at 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 | 84 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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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 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,737.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.
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 $1,900 at 15-25 Hemenway St.
What is the most affordable East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 51 Park Dr and starts from $2,250.
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