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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,200 get you?

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Published on December 03, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,200 get you?17 Forest 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 apartment rentals in Cambridge if you're on a budget of up to $2,200/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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17 Forest St. (Aggasiz)

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Photo: Zumper

First, listed at $2,105/month, this 535-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 17 Forest St.

In the apartment, you can expect central heating. In the building, expect on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Harvard Street (Mid-Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at Harvard Street. It's listed for $2,175/month.

Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space, assigned parking and on-site laundry. The apartment comes with both air conditioning and central heating. The property is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1 Gray St. (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a 625-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1 Gray St. that's going for $2,195/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring and central heating in the apartment. The building offers on-site laundry. The property is cat-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 great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

9 Magazine St. (Cambridgeport)

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Then, check out this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 9 Magazine St. It's listed for $2,200/month.

In the building, expect on-site laundry. The apartment includes a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, high ceilings and a renovated kitchen. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

17 Fayette St. (Mid-Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Last but not least, located at 17 Fayette St., here's a 700-square-foot studio apartment that's also listed for $2,200/month.

In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring, high ceilings, a dishwasher and a fireplace. The building boasts on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pets are not allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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