According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Cambridge are hovering around $2,328. But how does the low-end pricing on a Cambridge rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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33 Jefferson St.
Listed at $1,000/month, this 850-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, located at 33 Jefferson St. in Wellington-Harrington, is 57.1 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Cambridge, which is currently estimated at around $2,328/month.
The building features on-site laundry, extra storage space, outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, you'll find both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood and tile flooring, high ceilings, bay windows, stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinetry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
Otis Street
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment on Otis Street in East Cambridge, which is going for $1,200/month.
On-site laundry and storage space are offered as building amenities. In the unit, look for tile and hardwood floors, closet space, white appliances and wooden cabinetry.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
49 Orchard St.
Then there's this 300-square-foot living space at 49 Orchard St., in North Cambridge, listed at $1,500/month.
Building amenities include assigned parking, outdoor space and extra storage space. The apartment features hardwood and tile flooring, high ceilings, closet space, white appliances, wooden cabinetry and a deck. Sorry animal lovers, pets are not allowed here.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
(See the listing here.)
Sciarappa and Gore streets
And here's a studio apartment at Sciarappa and Gore streets in East Cambridge, which, with 300 square feet, is going for $1,650/month.
The building offers secured entry and shared outdoor space. In the apartment, which comes furnished, look for hardwood and tile flooring, high ceilings, a Murphy bed, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry and a breakfast bar. Animals are not permitted.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.
(Check out the listing here.)
10 Fulkerson St.
To round things out, there's this 400-square-foot studio apartment at 10 Fulkerson St. in East Cambridge. It's being listed for $1,680/month.
Apartment amenities include central heating and air conditioning, high ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, a dishwasher, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Here's the full listing.)
