Homes for Rent near East Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (97 Rentals)

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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

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property at 1077-1077 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1077-1077 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 854 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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854 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 1111 Boylston St

$1,995 - $2,795

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$1,995 - $2,795

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1111 Boylston St

BostonMA02215
property at 61 Park Dr

$1,995 - $2,295

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$1,995 - $2,295

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 849 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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849 Beacon St, Unit 10

849 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 1109 Boylston St

$1,995 - $2,745

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$1,995 - $2,745

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1109 Boylston St

BostonMA02215

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 401 Broadway

$1,950 - $2,395

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$1,950 - $2,395

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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401 Broadway

CambridgeMA02139
property at 27 Park Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Park Dr, Unit 1

27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215

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property at 465 Park Dr

$1,900 - $4,000

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$1,900 - $4,000

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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465 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 1079 Beacon St

$1,795 - $2,695

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$1,795 - $2,695

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1079 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 3 Snow Ter

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Snow Ter

SomervilleMA02145
property at 1 Crawford St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Crawford St

CambridgeMA02139

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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East Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in East Cambridge?

There are currently 4487 Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $27,790. There are also 2690 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Cambridge ranging from $1,130 to $99,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Cambridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Cambridge ranges from $1,130 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,882.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Cambridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Cambridge range from $850 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.