
New Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $5,500 (85 Rentals)


The Bon

Park 151

345 Harrison

Idyl

Verge Residences

Boston East
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The Batch Yard

Arris

Bower

Flats on First

Prospect Union Square

Proto Kendall Square

Vivo Apartments

Pierce Boston

Chroma

The Eddy

Axiom Apartments

One Canal Apartments
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One Greenway

Van Ness

The Melnea Residences

The Smith

The Harlo

Alcott

Watermark Seaport

Troy Boston
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One65 Main

Union 346

The Guild

Revolution at Assembly Row

Gateway at Maverick Square

Miscela

Prism

AVA Somerville

Market Central

Ten Essex

The Harvey

Hub50House
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The Benjamin Seaport Residences

Zinc

Avalon North Station

30 Dalton

The Viridian

Ink Block

VIA Seaport Residences

FLAT 9 at WHITTIER

7INK

The Graphic Lofts

The Sudbury
East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,735 | $1,713 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $995 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,725 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,092 | $850 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,918 | $900 | $10,000+ |
East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,990 | $950 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about New East Cambridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in East Cambridge?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in East Cambridge is at 7INK listed at $1,610.
How much is the average rent for a New East Cambridge Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in East Cambridge is $5,685.
What is the largest New East Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in East Cambridge is a 3,956 square feet unit starting from $5,389 at 30 Dalton.
What is the average size for East Cambridge New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in East Cambridge is currently at 499 sq ft.
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