East Cambridge

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East Cambridge, MA

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Cambridge’s top-notch neighborhood for local eats

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Situated along Interstate 93 and the Charles River is the bustling neighborhood of East Cambridge. Known for fantastic eats and big-city proximity, East Cambridge is the perfect neighborhood for commuters or renters looking to be close to Boston. The city of Boston is located about two miles southeast of town, just over the river.

East Cambridge relies on its thriving small businesses to keep both locals and visitors pleased with the neighborhood’s urban amenities. Check out local favorites like Toscanini’s Ice Cream, Tatte Bakery & Café, and Lone Star Taco Bar. Gold Star Mothers Park and Lechmere Canal Park are just a few of the community green spaces within the neighborhood, and residents have direct access to entertaining attractions like the Museum of Science, the Multicultural Arts Center, the Cambridge Antique Market, and Twin City Plaza, an outdoor shopping center.

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

78

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

98

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • New England Aquarium

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.