Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 22, 2019
Renting in Cambridge: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? Massachusetts Avenue | Photo: Zumper

Finding a good spot for a reasonable price can be a challenge if you're in the market for new digs on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Cambridge look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Cambridge via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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383 Prospect St.

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First, there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 383 Prospect St. in Wellington-Harrington, listed at $1,800/month.

You'll see a deck and high ceilings in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, outdoor space and assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)

588 Huron Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Next up is this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 588 Huron Ave. in Strawberry Hill and is also listed for $1,800/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Also, expect central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the furnished apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)

2192 Mass Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2192 Mass Ave. in North Cambridge, which is going for $1,850/month.

The building offers assigned parking. In the unit, expect central heating. Pets are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

Massachusetts Avenue

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Over at Massachusetts Avenue in Aggasiz - Harvard North, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $1,900/month.

The apartment features hardwood flooring and central heating. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and additional storage space. Good news for cat lovers: Kitties are permitted. Look out 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 a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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