Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (128 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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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,700
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$2,000 - $2,700

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$2,000 - $2,700
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,950
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$2,000 - $2,950

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$2,000 - $2,950
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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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80 West Cedar St
$2,000 - $2,350
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$2,000 - $2,350

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$2,000 - $2,350
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80 West Cedar St

80 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $3,200
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$2,000 - $3,200

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$2,000 - $3,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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389 Beacon St
$1,995 - $2,245
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$1,995 - $2,245

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$1,995 - $2,245
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

389 Beacon St

389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

333 Washington St, Unit 1

333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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1064 Beacon St, Unit 14
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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1064 Beacon St, Unit 14

1064 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Rent Specials
$1,954 - $2,629
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

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744 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02120
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7INK
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$1,953 - $15,974
Plus Fees
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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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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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
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1175 Boylston St

1175 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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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
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868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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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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Burbank Terrace
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$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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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$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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10 Clary St, Unit 1
$1,450
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$1,450

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$1,450
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Clary St, Unit 1

10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in East Cambridge?

There are currently 1,593 Studio Apartments in East Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,662 to $9,858 with an average price of $2,766.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Cambridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Cambridge ranges from $1,000 to $13,489 with an average monthly rent of $3,454.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Cambridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Cambridge range from $850 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,422.

How expensive are East Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 878 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $20,550 - averaging $4,708 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.