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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,637 - $10,938
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30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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The Harlo
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now4 Union Pl
4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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Third Square
285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,162 - $16,769
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Twenty20
20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,966 - $6,346
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The West End Apartments
4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Girard
50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Piano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,837 - $5,622
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Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,781 - $5,290
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$2,740 - $5,249
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Lofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,490 - $7,180
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The Residences on Broadway
50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Elevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,150 - $2,350
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now136 School St
136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,150 - $3,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$5,460
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$5,020
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$440
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$5,460
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,360
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$4,920
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$440
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$5,360
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,350
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,910
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9 Miner St
9 Miner StBoston, MA 02215
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$5,330
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$4,890
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45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
77 Exeter St
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$5,175
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$4,700
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10 Emerson Pl
10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$5,120
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$4,680
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$440
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$5,120
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,040
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$4,600
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$440
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$5,040
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$5,000
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$4,560
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100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,915
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$4,540
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$375
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$4,915
101 Canal St
101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,910
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$4,470
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$440
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101 Canal St
101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,845
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$4,470
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303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,650
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$5,210
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101 Canal St
101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,815
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$4,440
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212 Stuart St
212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,600
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1 Emerson Pl
1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$4,780
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$4,340
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$440
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$4,780
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$4,765
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$4,390
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$375
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$4,765
101 Canal St
101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,755
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$4,340
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$415
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$4,755
237 Hanover St
237 Hanover StBoston, MA 02113
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$5,020
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$4,580
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$440
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10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$4,710
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,270
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$440
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$4,710
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,885
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,510
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$375
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100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,680
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$4,240
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1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| East Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,739 | $1,675 | $8,267 |
| East Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,542 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,063 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| East Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,627 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term East Cambridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in East Cambridge?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term East Cambridge Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in East Cambridge is $4,265.
What is the largest Short-term East Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term 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 Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in East Cambridge is currently at 582 sq ft.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.