Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Cambridge look like these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Cambridge via rental site Zumper to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.
Kirkland Street
Listed at $1,250/month, this studio apartment, located at Kirkland Street in Mid-Cambridge, is 40.2 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Cambridge, which is currently estimated at around $2,090/month.
The building features on-site laundry, shared outdoor space and on-site management. In the unit, you're promised hardwood flooring, high ceilings, white appliances, granite countertops and air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not allowed.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(See the complete listing here.)
805 Mt. Auburn St., #58
This studio apartment, situated at 805 Mt. Auburn St., #58, is listed for $1,300/month.
The building features on-site laundry. In the apartment, look for hardwood flooring, central heating, a dishwasher, white appliances and granite countertops. Cats and dogs are not permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
101 Upland Road, #B
Here's a studio apartment at 101 Upland Road, #B in Peabody, which, at 300 square feet, is going for $1,400/month.
Building amenities include gated entry and shared outdoor space. In the unit, the listing promises carpeted and tile flooring, extra storage space, in-unit laundry, white appliances, wooden countertops and a breakfast bar. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
62 Amory St.
Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 62 Amory St. in Mid-Cambridge, listed at $1,500/month.
The unit, which comes furnished, includes high ceilings, hardwood floors and carpeting, closet space, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Pets are not allowed.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(See the listing here.)
86 Ellery St., #7
And here's a studio apartment at 86 Ellery St., #7 in Mid-Cambridge, which is going for $1,675/month.
The building features on-site laundry and shared outdoor space. Apartment amenities include carpeted flooring, white appliances, an eat-in kitchen, closet spacand central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(Check out the listing here.)
