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Average Rent in East Cambridge & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in East Cambridge, Malden, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$6,108/mo
Lowest Available
$6,108/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Price Cuts This Week in East Cambridge
10 listed units across 1 building offering 3 bed units in East Cambridge dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $84/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty|20 | Unit 208, L10 | $3,901 | $3,713 | $188 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 319, L1 | $3,891 | $3,703 | $188 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 1403, 1 Bed/1 Bath | $4,333 | $4,268 | $65 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 1411, 1 Bed/1 Bath | $4,258 | $4,193 | $65 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 1803, 1 Bed/1 Bath | $4,373 | $4,308 | $65 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 905, A2 | $4,128 | $4,063 | $65 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit 913, A2 | $4,178 | $4,113 | $65 |
| Twenty|20 | Unit PH03, 1 Bed/1 Bath | $5,213 | $5,148 | $65 |
East Cambridge vs Malden, MA Average
East Cambridge is more expensive than the Malden, MA average by $1,991/mo (48%). The citywide average is $4,117/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in East Cambridge?
As of August 2026, the average rent in East Cambridge is $6,108 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is Twenty|20 starting at $6,108/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $6,108/mo.
Prices range from $6,108 to $6,108 per month. The most common price point is the $6,000 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in East Cambridge
Rent Prices by Apartment in East Cambridge
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty|20 | $6,108/mo | $6,108/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$244,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $6,108/mo.
Comfortable income
$293,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Cost of living in East Cambridge
We only have live rent data for East Cambridge so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $6,108 |
| Estimated total | $6,108/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for East Cambridge Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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