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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,700 get you?

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Published on September 10, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,700 get you?1 Langdon Street | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Cambridge?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Cambridge if you don't want to spend more than $2,700/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1 Langdon Steeet (Peabody)

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Listed at $2,615/month, this 479-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 1 Langdon Street.

The residence offers a dishwasher, a fireplace, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

274 Brookline St. (Cambridgeport)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 274 Brookline St., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,650/month.

In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, a balcony, a dishwasher and high ceilings. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. This property is cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

Roseland and Frost streets (Aggasiz - Harvard North)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at Roseland and Frost streets. It's also listed for $2,650/month for its 700 square feet.

In the unit, which comes furnished, you can expect both air conditioning and central heating. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

Massachusetts Avenue (Mid-Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 577-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Massachusetts Avenue that's going for $2,660/month.

Building amenities include outdoor space and garage parking. The unit also offers a balcony. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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