Studio Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $5,500 (610 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$2,438 - $5,160
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$2,438 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,537 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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345 Harrison
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$3,012 - $3,302
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$3,000 - $7,136
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$12

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$3,012 - $7,148
Studio Apartments Available Jan 23, 2026

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$2,650 - $2,925
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$2,650 - $4,650

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$2,650 - $4,650
Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$2,821 - $3,523
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$2,821 - $16,068

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$2,821 - $16,068
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VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,420 - $2,755
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Flats on First
Rent Specials
$3,177 - $3,527
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$3,177 - $7,484

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$3,177 - $7,484
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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The Batch Yard
Rent Specials
$1,955 - $7,006
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$1,955 - $8,272
Required Monthly Fees
$108

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$2,063 - $8,380
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The Batch Yard

25 Charlton StEverett, MA 02149
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Bower
$3,082 - $4,809
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$3,082 - $8,552

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$3,082 - $8,552
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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,740 - $3,210
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$2,740 - $5,249
Required Monthly Fees
$41

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$2,781 - $5,290
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,360 - $3,775
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$3,360 - $6,306

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$3,360 - $6,306
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Alcott
$3,125 - $3,500
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$3,125 - $6,275
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$3,192 - $6,342
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,106 - $3,358
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$3,106 - $9,137
Required Monthly Fees
$79

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$3,185 - $9,216
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Pierce Boston
Rent Specials
$3,496 - $6,664
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$3,496 - $11,449

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$3,496 - $11,449
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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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The Copley Group Fenway
$2,350 - $2,700
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$2,350 - $3,875

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$2,350 - $3,875
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The Copley Group Fenway

98-106 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,770 - $3,265
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$2,770 - $5,555
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$67

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$2,837 - $5,622
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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Van Ness
$3,593 - $5,836
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$3,593 - $6,906

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$3,593 - $6,906
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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660 Washington
$3,160 - $3,360
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$3,160 - $7,005
Required Monthly Fees
$53

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$3,213 - $7,058
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660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,510 - $2,855
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$2,510 - $5,355

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$2,510 - $5,355
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$2,670 - $2,740
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$2,670 - $6,320

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$2,670 - $6,320
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Smith
$3,225 - $3,421
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$3,225 - $8,179

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$3,225 - $8,179
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$2,815 - $3,474
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$2,815 - $6,260
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,880 - $6,325
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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Fenway Triangle
Rent Specials
$4,035 - $6,672
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$3,682 - $8,397

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$3,682 - $8,397
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,675 - $3,125
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$2,675 - $7,142

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$2,675 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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24 Joy Street
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Studio Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026

24 Joy Street

24 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,490
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$2,490 - $7,180

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$2,490 - $7,180
Studio Apartments Available Feb 10, 2026

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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One65 Main
$3,327 - $3,682
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $2,825
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,747 - $6,652
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$2,747 - $6,652

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$2,747 - $6,652
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Boston East
Rent Specials
$2,478 - $7,770
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$2,465 - $10,500

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$2,465 - $10,500
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Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Arris
Rent Specials
$2,598 - $2,923
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$2,598 - $6,782

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$2,598 - $6,782
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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$2,676 - $3,057
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$2,676 - $7,964

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$2,676 - $7,964
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$3,028 - $3,132
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,614 - $3,651
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$2,614 - $4,160

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$2,614 - $4,160
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Miscela
$2,515 - $3,230
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$2,515 - $5,565

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$2,515 - $5,565
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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in East Cambridge with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in East Cambridge is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

How much is the average rent for a Studio East Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in East Cambridge is $2,739.

What is the largest available Studio East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for East Cambridge Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in East Cambridge is currently 0 sq ft.

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