According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Cambridge are hovering around $2,300. 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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Buena Vista Park and Upland Road
Listed at $1,400/month, this 300-square-foot studio apartment, located at Buena Vista Park and Upland Road in Peabody , is 33.2 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Cambridge, which is currently estimated at around $2,095/month.
Building amenities include storage space. In the apartment, expect to find in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, carpet flooring and a breakfast bar. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
79 Kinnaird St., #1
And here's a studio apartment at 79 Kinnaird St., #1 in Riverside, which, with 400 square feet, is going for $1,600/month.
In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll find air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a balcony, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Feline companions are permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.
(Check out the listing here.)
32 Sciarappa St., #1
Over at 32 Sciarappa St., #1 in East Cambridge, there's this 300-square-foot studio apartment, going for $1,650/month.
The apartment features hardwood flooring, built-in custom shelving, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite countertops and a breakfast bar. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
(View the listing here.)
86 Ellery St.
And finally, there's this studio apartment at 86 Ellery St. in Mid-Cambridge. It's being listed for $1,675/month.
In the unit, you're promised a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, generous closet space, an eat-in kitchen and a walk-in shower. Pets are not permitted. The building offers on-site laundry. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.
(Here's the full listing.)
