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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 4 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,510. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
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 July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cambridge area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value East Cambridge apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 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.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 843 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
145 Perkins St, Unit 1145 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Getting Around East Cambridge, MA

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

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,700 at The Muse.

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 $1,950 at The Muse.

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 $1,573.

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