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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on October 02, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,800 get you?130 Cambridgepark Drive | Photo: Apartment Guide

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've got up to $2,800/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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80 Fawcett St. (Cambridge Highlands)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 80 Fawcett St. It's listed for $2,731/month for its 740 square feet.

In the building, expect garage parking. The unit also has a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Cats and dogs are not allowed.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

84 Oxford St. (Aggasiz)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 84 Oxford St. that's going for $2,750/month.

The apartment has an eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring and a deck. The building offers on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

1039 Massachusetts Ave. (Mid-Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 802-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1039 Massachusetts Ave. It's listed for $2,755/month.

The building features on-site laundry. The unit also comes with central heating, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

130 Cambridgepark Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 130 Cambridgepark Drive, here's an 854-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,765/month.

You can expect to see stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops in the unit. The building offers a swimming pool and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

270 Third St. (East Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, there's this studio apartment situated at 270 Third St. It's listed for $2,776/month for its 466 square feet.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the apartment. The building boasts garage parking and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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