Homes for Rent in East Cambridge, MA Under $5,000 (2,590 Rentals)

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property at 134 Bow St

$5,000

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

134 Bow St, Unit 2

134 Bow St
EverettMA02149
property at 56 Spring St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Spring St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 19 Perry St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Perry St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 341 Beacon St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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341 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 72 Governor Winthrop Rd

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Governor Winthrop Rd

SomervilleMA02145
property at 1031 Tremont St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1031 Tremont St, Unit 2

1031 Tremont St
BostonMA02120
property at 40 Plymouth St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Plymouth St, Unit 2

40 Plymouth St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 712 Shawmut Ave

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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712 Shawmut Ave, Unit 2

712 Shawmut Ave
BostonMA02119
property at 26 Sussex St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

26 Sussex St

BostonMA02120
property at 656 Massachusetts Ave

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

656 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

656 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118

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property at 374 Prospect St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

374 Prospect St, Unit 2

374 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 86 Hammond St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

86 Hammond St, Unit 4

86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
property at 201 Elm St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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201 Elm St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 117 Beacon St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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117 Beacon St, Unit PHR

117 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 62 Governor Winthrop Rd

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

62 Governor Winthrop Rd, Unit 2

62 Governor Winthrop Rd
SomervilleMA02145
property at 1109 Boylston St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1109 Boylston St, Unit b

1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 230 Tremont St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 1, 2026

230 Tremont St, Unit 2

230 Tremont St
BostonMA02116
property at 16 Miner St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Miner St, Unit 602

16 Miner St
BostonMA02215
property at 45 Orleans St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

45 Orleans St, Unit 3

45 Orleans St
BostonMA02128
property at 86 Hammond St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

86 Hammond St, Unit 4

86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120

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property at 256 W Newton St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

256 W Newton St, Unit 3

256 W Newton St
BostonMA02116
property at 86 Hammond St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1, 2026

86 Hammond St

BostonMA02120
property at 27 Saint Stephen St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Saint Stephen St

BostonMA02115

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property at 86 Hammond St

$4,000 - $5,500

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$5,000

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$5,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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86 Hammond St

BostonMA02120
property at 923 Beacon St

$4,999

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$4,999

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$4,999

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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923 Beacon St, Unit #2

923 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 921 Beacon St

$4,999

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$4,999

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$4,999

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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921 Beacon St, Unit #3

921 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 133 Cross St

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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133 Cross St, Unit 2

133 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 458 Park Dr

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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458 Park Dr, Unit 6

458 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
property at 341 Norfolk St

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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341 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 117 Saint Botolph St

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 27

117 Saint Botolph St, Unit 3

117 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02115
property at 32 Fleet St

$4,995

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$4,995

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$4,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

32 Fleet St

BostonMA02113
property at 210 Hemenway St

$4,988

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$4,988

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$4,988

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

210 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115

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property at 43 Bay State Rd

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

43 Bay State Rd, Unit B

43 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
property at 79 Mount Vernon St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

79 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1

79 Mount Vernon St
BostonMA02108
property at 9 Warwick St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Warwick St, Unit 2

9 Warwick St
BostonMA02120
property at 7 Warwick St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7 Warwick St

BostonMA02120
property at 910 Beacon St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

910 Beacon St, Unit 4

910 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 922 Beacon St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

922 Beacon St, Unit 4

922 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 10 Pleasant St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

10 Pleasant St, Unit 3

10 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 918 Beacon St

$4,950

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$4,950

Total Monthly Price
$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

918 Beacon St, Unit 3

918 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 13 Worcester St

$4,950

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$4,950

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$4,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

13 Worcester St, Unit 2a

13 Worcester St
BostonMA02118
property at 365 Marlborough St

$4,950

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$4,950

Total Monthly Price
$4,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

365 Marlborough St, Unit 5

365 Marlborough St
BostonMA02115

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cambridge

What type of rentals are currently available in East Cambridge?

There are currently 5496 Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $16,993. There are also 3017 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Cambridge ranging from $830 to $45,000.

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 $830 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,765.

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 $900 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $860 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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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.