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Lofts at Kendall Square - Photo 1 of 1
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Lofts at Kendall Square

249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,131–$5,046

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5h ago

9.7

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AVA North Point

2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Swimming pool | Fitness center | Roof deck

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,640–$5,735

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3h ago

9.6

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2 Leighton Street

2 Leighton St #5473A, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,021–$6,851

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9.3

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195 Binney Street

195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,915

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33 Rogers Street

33 Rogers St #1066, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,091–$5,634

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9.3

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21 Charles Street

21 Charles St #921, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$2,576

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22 Water St #462, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$3,620

$2,650

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3h ago

9.6

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249 Third Street

249 3rd St #162, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,447

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9.6

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5 Glassworks Avenue

5 Glassworks Ave #1246, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,807–$4,142

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151 N First St #1293, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$5,718

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270 3rd St #1262, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,240

$2,766

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9.9

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50 Rogers Street

50 Rogers St #1217, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$3,917–$4,125

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1d ago

9.6

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1 Leighton Street

1 Leighton St #521, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,556–$6,485

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3d ago

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150 5th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$3,440

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Available Sep 1

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5d+ ago

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East Cambridge/Lechmere 4BR, 2BR * Spotless * Beautiful Unit

339 Cambridge St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$6,500

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Available Jun 1

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5d+ ago

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East Cambridge/ Lechmere - 4 Min to Train - Amazing deal - Pets OK

10 Winter St #2ndFL, Cambridge, MA 02141

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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Available Dec 30

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150 5th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141

1 bed

1 bath

$2,655

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Available Apr 1

Child St & Jacobs St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Child St & Jacobs St, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,082

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available May 2

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21h ago

8.5

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Flats on First

107 1st St, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,793–$7,985

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5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Monsignor Obrien Hwy, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Lopez Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141

On-site laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$3,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Hurley St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

Hurley St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Dec 1

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5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

10 4th Street Pl #1, Cambridge, MA 02141

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

12 Lopez Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Child Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Child Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Air conditioning | Fitness center | Elevator

2 beds

2 baths

$4,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Fulkerson Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

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Fulkerson Street Apartments

71 Fulkerson St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Storage | Controlled access

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,051–$4,120

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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148 5th Street, Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

7.7

Very good

148 5th Street, Unit 2

148 5th St, Cambridge, MA 02141

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Sep 1

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5d+ ago

9.1

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Thorndike Street Apartments

218 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Elevator | Storage | Controlled access

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,780–$3,283

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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5 Leighton St #1-423 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$3,313

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 11

5 Leighton St #1-119 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$3,208

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

5 Leighton St #2-468 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Studio

1 bath

$2,778

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 2

5 Leighton St #2-263 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$3,193

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 10

229 Charles St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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50 Rogers St #515 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge

50 Rogers St #515, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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99 5th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

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99 5th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,010

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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341 Cambridge St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

341 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$6,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

342 Cambridge St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 5 bed, 2 bath sunny apartment is located in the Kendall Square area on Cambridge St. close to many amenities in Cambridge...

342 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

5 beds

2 baths

$6,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

342 Cambridge St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 4 bed, 2 bath sunny apartment is located in the Kendall Square area on Cambridge St. close to many amenities in Cambridge...

342 Cambridge St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$6,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

344 Cambridge St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 4 bed, 2 bath sunny apartment is located in the Kendall Square area on Cambridge St. close to many amenities in Cambridge...

344 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$6,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

4 Canal Park #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$4,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Feb 15

4 Canal Park #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

4 Canal Park #201, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Dec 1

133 Otis St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

$3,800 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Cambridge With Great Amenities

133 Otis St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available May 1

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74 Otis St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

158 Otis St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

158 Otis St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141

Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

123 Thorndike St #2L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

123 Thorndike St #2L, Cambridge, MA 02141

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

4 beds

1 bath

$3,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Cambridge St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

5 beds

2 baths

$6,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1 Earhart St #716 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

1 Earhart Street - 716

1 Earhart St #716, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

1 Earhart Street - 716

1 Earhart StreetUnit 716 #716, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

Cambridge St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Cambridge St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

10 Rogers St #703 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

10 Rogers St #703, Cambridge, MA 02142

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Dec 1

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East Cambridge, Cambridge apartment availability

East Cambridge's rental market offers a very strong selection of listings, with an average of 409 rentals available each month in 2024. The neighborhood's inventory is diverse, with a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments. Many of these apartments offer desirable amenities, including in-unit laundry, which is available in nearly half of the listings. Additionally, about 45% of East Cambridge apartments are pet-friendly, making this neighborhood a great option for renters with pets. With its diverse inventory and range of amenities, East Cambridge is a popular choice for Cambridge renters.

East Cambridge, Cambridge rental market trends

East Cambridge's rental market is experiencing a slight downturn, with average monthly rents across all property types decreasing by 1.6% year-over-year to $3,747. This trend is most pronounced in 3-bedroom units, which saw an 8.6% drop in rent prices. In contrast, studio apartments experienced a modest 0.4% increase.

The most expensive time to rent in East Cambridge is May, with prices 10% higher than in December, the least expensive month. Renters looking for a deal may want to consider searching during the winter months when prices are lower and there is less competition.

In terms of specific bed counts, 1-bedroom units now average $3,482 per month, while 2-bedrooms rent for around $4,305. With the overall market experiencing a slight decline, renters may have more negotiating power than in previous years.

Why East Cambridge, Cambridge is a great place to live

East Cambridge stands out as a top choice for renters who prioritize pet friendliness and social living. According to data, apartments in this neighborhood often feature pet-friendly amenities such as dedicated pet spaces, pet-safe windows, and outdoor areas. The lack of breed restrictions and presence of dog parks and pet events further cement its appeal for pet owners. Additionally, East Cambridge's vibrant social scene is supported by its high walk score, safety, and abundance of restaurants, making it easy for residents to get out and about with friends. With its strong transit frequency and well-developed street infrastructure, this neighborhood offers an ideal blend of comfort and convenience for those seeking an active, connected lifestyle.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

East Cambridge Apartments for rent FAQ

What is the average size of an apartment in East Cambridge, MA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in East Cambridge is 624 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in East Cambridge is 981 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in East Cambridge is 1081 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in East Cambridge, MA?

To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about East Cambridge average rent prices.

What type of apartment rental is most common in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

1 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

4+ bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA right now.

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