Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $700 (131 Rentals)

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259 North St, Unit 2B
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
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259 North St, Unit 2B

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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property at 104 Beacon St

104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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7A Taylor St, Unit 3
$1,650
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$1,650
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$1,650
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7A Taylor St, Unit 3

7A Taylor StSomerville, MA 02145
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1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A
$1,795
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$1,795
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$1,795
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1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A

1061 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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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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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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857 Beacon St, Unit B2
$1,895
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$1,895
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$1,895
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857 Beacon St, Unit B2

857 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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95A Beacon St, Unit A
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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95A Beacon St, Unit A

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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95A Beacon St, Unit 95A
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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95A Beacon St, Unit 95A

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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28 Decatur St
$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
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28 Decatur St

28 Decatur StBoston, MA 02128
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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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1150 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02139
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767 Tremont St, Unit 2
$1,950
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$1,950
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767 Tremont St, Unit 2

767 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Cambridge, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 16 Nashua St in the Harvard Square neighborhood priced from $1,200. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,474. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 Nashua St76 Perkins by the room1BR,1BA$1,200
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,474
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 115 Jersey St Model at 115 Jersey St, Unit 6 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 111 Jersey St Model at 111 Jersey St, Unit 7 starting at $1,950 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.
115 Jersey St, Unit 6115 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
767 Tremont St, Unit 2767 Tremont StStudio ,1BA$0.20
95A Beacon St, Unit A95A Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
857 Beacon St, Unit B2857 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
61 Salem St, Unit 161 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

78 / 100

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Transit is convenient for most trips

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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 $1,200 at 16 Nashua 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 7INK and starts from $1,474.

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