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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on October 22, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,500 get you?Massachusetts Avenue and Hancock 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 finding affordable apartments in Cambridge if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent.

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

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Massachusetts Avenue and Hancock Street (Riverside)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Massachusetts Avenue and Hancock Street that's going for $2,430/month.

In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher and a balcony. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

Field Street (Peabody)

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Located at Field Street, here's a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,450/month.

The apartment comes with a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. The property is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

872 Massachusetts Ave., #802 (Riverside)

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Photo: Zumper

Also listed at $2,450/month, this one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 872 Massachusetts Ave.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

285 Harvard St., #3 (Mid-Cambridge)

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Here's a 690-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 285 Harvard St. that's going for $2,475/month.

The building boasts on-site laundry. The apartment also features high ceilings, central heating, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the full listing here.)

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