Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Cambridge look like these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Cambridge via rental site Zumper 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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20 Upton St.
Listed at $1,200/month, this one-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment, located at 20 Upton St. in Cambridgeport , is 47.8 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Cambridge, which is currently estimated at around $2,300/month.
Building amenities include outdoor space. In the unit, anticipate stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen and a glass shower. Feline companions are permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
Elm Street
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at Elm Street in Wellington-Harrington, is listed for $1,600/month for its 450 square feet of space.
Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, a deck, in-unit laundry and a pantry. Cats are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
79 Kinnaird St., #1
Over at 79 Kinnaird St., #1 in Riverside, there's this 400-square-foot studio apartment, also going for $1,600/month.
In the unit, which comes furnished, anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and an eat-in kitchen. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(View the listing here.)
843 Massachusetts Ave.
Listed at $1,600/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 843 Massachusetts Ave. in Mid-Cambridge.
The furnished apartment boasts hardwood flooring, bay windows, an eat-in kitchen and white appliances. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
