Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA from $850 (167 Rentals)

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40 Bristol St
$1,000 - $2,100
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$1,000 - $2,100
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$1,000 - $2,100
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Bristol St

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300
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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
$1,400
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$1,400
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$1,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 338 Harvard St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

338 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
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Burbank Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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property at 51 Park Dr

$1,800 - $4,495

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

51 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 1071 Beacon St

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1071 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
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868 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,195
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$1,895 - $2,195
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$1,895 - $2,195
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 185 Lowell St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

185 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 88 Broadway

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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88 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

497 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1175 Boylston St
$1,950 - $2,995
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$1,950 - $2,995
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$1,950 - $2,995
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1175 Boylston St

1175 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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32 Saint Stephen St
$1,950 - $4,150
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$1,950 - $4,150
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$1,950 - $4,150
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

32 Saint Stephen St

32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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7INK
Rent Specials
$1,953 - $15,974
Plus Fees
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

7INK

217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,700. New Castle Court in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,723. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,723
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,847
15-25 Hemenway StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA

As of August 24, 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 81 Saint Botolph St Model at 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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.
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
126 Jersey St, Unit 2126 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.23
268 Newbury St, Unit 2268 Newbury StStudio ,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 New Castle Court listed at $1,723.

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 7INK and starts from $2,027.

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