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Apartments for Rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a brick wall in the background.
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    71 Fulkerson St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $3,051
    2 BEDS $3,423+
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    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $2,780
  • a outdoor kitchen with a grill and a city in the background
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    250 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    STUDIO $2,951+
    1 BED $3,222+
    2 BEDS $4,412+
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    350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    STUDIO $3,176+
    1 BED $3,356+
    2 BEDS $4,161+
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    157 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a hard wood floor
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    Lighty Yellow LLC, Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • a living room with a couch and a window
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    151 N. 1St St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    STUDIO $2,504+
    1 BED $3,808+
    2 BEDS $4,615+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
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    165 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
    STUDIO $3,313+
    1 BED $4,063+
    2 BEDS $5,834+
  • a living room with a white couch and a table and a large window
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    1 Leighton Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
    STUDIO $2,519+
    1 BED $3,395+
    2 BEDS $4,545+
  • A modern living room with white furniture and a wooden accent wall.
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    107 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
    STUDIO $3,427+
    1 BED $3,703+
    2 BEDS $4,794+
  • A blue house with a sign that says "Please keep out at all times. Thank you."
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    126 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $2,050
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    Sylvester Tux LLC, Cambridge, MA 02141
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    334 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
    2 BEDS $3,990
  • A spacious living room with a large table and chairs.
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    17 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    2 BEDS $4,600

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    9-39 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
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    122 BERKSHIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
    STUDIO $50
    1 BED $2,500
    2 BEDS $3,100
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a marble island.
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    11 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $1,675
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  • A black leather couch in a living room with a cowhide rug and a red traffic light on the wall.
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    17 Plymouth St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    3 BEDS $4,400
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    326 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
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    75 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
    1 BED $3,485+
    2 BEDS $4,646+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a television
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    33 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    469 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02141
    4 BEDS $4,500
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    24 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114
    1 BED $2,550
  • A kitchen with dark wood floors and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    24 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114
    1 BED $2,850
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a wooden table with a lamp on it.
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    22 Garden Street, Boston, MA 02114
    3 BEDS $10,000
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East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA rent trends

Rental prices in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have increased by 1.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,176 to $4,224.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $4,224.

Average rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

$4,224/mo East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $4,224.

    What's the typical rent budget in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    A share of 4% of apartments in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 95% of East Cambridge's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (95%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA last updated?

    Prices and availability in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The best apartments in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are: Fulkerson Street Apartments, Thorndike Street Apartments, Watermark Kendall East, Watermark Kendall West and Kendall Crossing Apartments.

    What is the average rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The average rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $4,078.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $2,504 and $6,432.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $2,050 and $9,504.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $2,504 and $14,303.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is between $3,051 and $12,143.

    What type of rental buildings are in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

    In East Cambridge, 76% of the residents are renting compared to 24% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 50% of East Cambridge’s rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

    East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA demographics

    • 12,555Total Population
    • 6,120 Female
      6,435 Male
    • 30Median Age

    In total, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 12,555 residents, 6,120 women and 6,435 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of East Cambridge’s population is 30.

    East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA households

    • 2,069 Family
      4,130 Non-family
    • 869 Children
      5,330 No Children
    • 6,199Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $144,665Median Household Income

    There is a total of 6,199 households in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Of these, 869 have children and 5,330 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,069 family households and 4,130 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in East Cambridge is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in East Cambridge equals $144,665, and the monthly housing costs equal $3,301.

    East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have no high school education, 10% went to high-school, and 10% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 36% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 40% hold a Graduate Degree.

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