Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 15, 2019
What's the cheapest rental available in East Cambridge, right now?Thorndike St. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in East Cambridge are hovering around $2,650, compared to a $2,400 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on an East Cambridge rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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22 Eighth St.

Listed at $1,700/month, this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 22 Eighth St., is 35.8 percent less than the $2,650/month median rent for a one bedroom in East Cambridge.

Building amenities include on-site laundry; in the unit, anticipate hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

62 Spring St., #1

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 62 Spring St., #1, is listed for $1,950/month.

The listing promises central heating and off-street parking. Cats and dogs are not allowed.

(See the complete listing here.)

148 Fifth St., #6

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental at 148 Fifth St., #6, listed at $2,100/month.

The unit has central heating. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(Here's the listing.)

1 Education St., #23

And here's a studio apartment at 1 Education St., #23, which is going for $2,200/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool, a rooftop deck and a fitness center. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect air conditioning, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Check out the listing here.)

Thorndike Street

Finally, over at Thorndike Street, you'll find this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment going for $2,250/month.

In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Just outside is a private porch overlooking a shared backyard. Good news for cat lovers: kitties are welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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