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Renting in Cambridge: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

Renting in Cambridge: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?69 Dana St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on July 12, 2019

If you're seeking new digs, you know how hard it can be to find a quality option for a reasonable price. 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 sites Zumper and Apartment Guide 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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69 Dana St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 69 Dana St. in Mid-Cambridge, is listed for $1,400/month for its 200 square feet.

Expect to find hardwood flooring in the apartment. Animals are not welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

142 Mount Auburn St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment at 142 Mount Auburn St. in West Cambridge, listed at $1,600/month.

You'll find granite countertops, a deck, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the listing here.)

84 Ellery St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 84 Ellery St. in Mid-Cambridge, is listed for $1,750/month.

In the unit, the listing promises central heating, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pets are not permitted. Building amenities include additional storage space, on-site laundry and assigned parking. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the listing here.)

10 Harding St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 10 Harding St. in Wellington-Harrington, which, with 400 square feet, is going for $1,750/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll find hardwood flooring, high ceilings, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the listing here.)


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