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104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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102 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850
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4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
$1,880
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$1,880
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$1,880
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

459 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
$1,880
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$1,880
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$1,880
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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

468 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
$1,880
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$1,880
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$1,880
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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

457 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
$1,880
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$1,880
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$1,880
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464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

464 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
$1,880
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$1,880
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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12

483 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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33 Medford St

ChelseaMA02150
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95A Beacon St
$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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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7
$1,995
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$1,995
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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24 Phillips St, Unit 1
$1,995
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$1,995
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24 Phillips St, Unit 1

24 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2
$1,995
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$1,995
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2

11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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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 Kendall Crossing Apartments in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,042. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kendall Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,042
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,494
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

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

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.19 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Hemenway St, Unit 355 Hemenway StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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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 $1,042 at Kendall Crossing Apartments.

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 $2,400 at 11 Tetlow.

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 $1,494.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.