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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
15 New Hampshire Ave
SomervilleMA02145
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$1,575 - $2,093
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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$1,737 - $2,026
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,795
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131 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9
131 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$1,799 - $15,591
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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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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$1,845 - $2,045
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,875
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223 Park Dr, Unit 1
223 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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$1,895 - $2,195
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$1,895 - $2,195
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$1,895 - $2,195
868 Beacon St
868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,895 - $2,295
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,900
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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27 Park Dr, Unit 10
27 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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$1,945 - $2,595
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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$1,950
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$1,950
115 Jersey St, Unit 6
115 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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111 Jersey St, Unit 7
111 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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105 Jersey St, Unit 5
105 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,950 - $4,150
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$1,950 - $4,150
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$1,950 - $4,150
32 Saint Stephen St
32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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10 Marion St, Unit R
10 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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14 Marion St, Unit 3
14 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,975 - $3,575
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300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
84 Chandler St
BostonMA02116
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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505 Beacon St, Unit 13
505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
284 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
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$2,000 - $7,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now21 Euston
21 EustonBrookline, MA 02446
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30 Irving St, Unit B
30 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000 - $2,950
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000 - $3,000
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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13 Cutter St, Unit #1
13 Cutter StSomerville, MA 02145
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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5
84 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
1154 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20
1161 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,000 - $2,400
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20 Cooper St
20 Cooper StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,000 - $3,200
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
907 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
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St. Botolph Street Apartments
150 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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24 Mount Vernon St
24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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NABC - A17
492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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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 | $2,817 | $1,575 | $9,265 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,458 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,880 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,382 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,044 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,372 | $6,200 | $9,800 |
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Cheapest Available East Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in East Cambridge, MA is a Studio unit found at Burbank Terrace in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,575. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA and Nearby
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.20 price per square foot 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 1067 Beacon St Model at 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
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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 Burbank Terrace listed at $1,575.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartment is $1,675 at Burbank Terrace.
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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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