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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $3,500 get you?

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Published on December 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $3,500 get you? Prospect 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 scoring affordable apartments in Cambridge if you're on a budget of up to $3,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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350 Third St. (East Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $3,430/month, this 792-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 350 Third St.

The apartment comes with hardwood flooring. The building features outdoor space, garage parking and an elevator. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Potter Street (East Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Potter Street that's going for $3,480/month.

The unit comes with a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym, garage parking and an elevator. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

Prospect Street (Mid-Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,500/month, this 1,200-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at Prospect Street.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and garage parking. In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. 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, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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