Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 16, 2019
The best-priced budget apartments for rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge278 Harvard St. | Photo: Zumper

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet—there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Mid-Cambridge look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,300, compared to a $2,495 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Mid-Cambridge via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Cambridge neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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Hancock Street

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Listed at $1,775/month, this studio apartment, located at Hancock Street, is 6.6 percent less than the $1,900/month median rent for a studio in Mid-Cambridge.

The unit features hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

278 Harvard St.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 278 Harvard St., listed at $1,825/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

10 Dana St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 10 Dana St., is listed for $1,850/month for its 400 square feet.

The condo features hardwood flooring, a fireplace, high ceilings and central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and additional storage space.

(See the listing here.)


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