Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $700 (112 Rentals)

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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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99 School St, Unit 1
$900
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$900
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$900
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99 School St, Unit 1

99 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299
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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 14 Monument Sq

$1,675 - $2,075

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$1,675
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$1,675

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14 Monument Sq

BostonMA02129
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 4 Forster St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 857 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

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857 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 136 Bow St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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136 Bow St

MedfordMA02155
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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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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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property at 569 Somerville Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 120 Charles St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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120 Charles St

BostonMA02122
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44 Bromfield St
$1,960
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$1,600
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$360
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$1,960
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44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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44 Bromfield St
$1,960
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$1,600
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$360
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$1,960
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44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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22 Water St
$1,975
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$1,600
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$375
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$1,975
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22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
$1,975
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$1,975
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$1,975
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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521 Beacon St, Unit 13
$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,995
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521 Beacon St, Unit 13

521 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Cambridge, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,411. Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKHarrington3BR,2BA$1,411
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 70 Peterborough St Model at 70 Peterborough St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
84 Peterborough St, Unit 584 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
70 Peterborough St, Unit 2470 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,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 $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

What is the most affordable East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,411.

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