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Renting in Cambridge: What will $3,000 get you?

Renting in Cambridge: What will $3,000 get you?Rindge Avenue | Photo: Zumper
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Published on July 16, 2019

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Cambridge?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in Cambridge if you don't want to spend more than $3,000/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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88 Ames St. (MIT)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,920/month, this 431-square-foot studio apartment is located at 88 Ames St.

The unit comes with a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

169 Monsignor O'Brien Highway (East Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 977-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 169 Monsignor O'Brien Highway that's going for $2,950/month.

You can expect a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. The building has secured entry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Rindge Avenue (North Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at Rindge Avenue, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,960/month.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include assigned parking. Cats are permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

Fawcett Street (Cambridge Highlands)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's an 841-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Fawcett Street that's going for $2,968/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. Also, expect to find in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. Cats are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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