Student Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $3,600 (60 Rentals)

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Rentals in East Cambridge near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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Pierce Boston
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$3,526 - $11,975
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$3,526 - $11,975

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$3,526 - $11,975
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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One65 Main
$3,303 - $10,000
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$3,303 - $10,000

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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12 Commonwealth
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $4,350
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$3,250 - $4,350

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$3,250 - $4,350
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison
$3,039 - $8,807
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$3,027 - $8,795
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$3,039 - $8,807
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,005 - $6,864
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,550
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$2,950 - $3,550

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$2,950 - $3,550
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 6

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Graphic Lofts
Rent Specials
$2,500 - $4,370
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$2,500 - $4,370

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The Graphic Lofts

32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
Rent Specials
$2,195 - $2,780
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$2,195 - $2,780

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$2,195 - $2,780
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Flats on Westland
Rent Specials
$2,150 - $3,900
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$2,150 - $3,900

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$2,150 - $3,900
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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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65 Saint Marys St
$2,100 - $9,000
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$2,100 - $9,000

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$2,100 - $9,000
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

65 Saint Marys St

65 Saint Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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103 Hemenway St
Rent Specials
$2,000 - $5,850
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$2,000 - $5,850

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$2,000 - $5,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

103 Hemenway St

103 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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51 Beacon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

51 Beacon St

51 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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4 Union Pl
4 Bedroom Apartments

4 Union Pl

4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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221 Newbury St
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 Newbury St

221 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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Douglass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Apartments

650 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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1-7 Beckwith Cir
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1-7 Beckwith Cir

1-7 Beckwith CirSomerville, MA 02143
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124 Mt Pleasant
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mt Pleasant

124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student East Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in East Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in East Cambridge is at Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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

The average rent for a Student Apartment in East Cambridge is $4,381.

What is the largest Student East Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

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

The average size for a Student rental in East Cambridge is currently at 447 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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