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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,900 get you?

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Published on October 04, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,900 get you?345 Harvard St. | 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've got a budget of up to $2,900/month.

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

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929 Massachusetts Ave. (Mid-Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,810/month, this 522-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 929 Massachusetts Ave.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

130 Cambridgepark Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 130 Cambridgepark Drive. It's listed for $2,817/month for its 574 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym and a swimming pool. In the apartment, you'll find stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

345 Harvard St. (Mid-Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this 856-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's located at 345 Harvard St. It's listed for $2,825/month.

The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises both air conditioning and central heating, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a balcony. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Cambridge.


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