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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,600 get you?

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Published on January 13, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,600 get you?165 Cambridge Park 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 $2,600/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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165 Cambridge Park Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,515/month, this 678-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 165 Cambridge Park Drive.

In the apartment, you can expect a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The building has garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

249 Third St. (East Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 460-square-foot studio apartment at 249 Third St. that's going for $2,530/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the studio. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and a gym. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $250 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Wheeler Street (Cambridge Highlands)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,550/month, this 450-square-foot studio apartment is located at Wheeler Street.

The building boasts garage parking. You can also expect hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

872 Massachusetts Ave. (Riverside)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment located at 872 Massachusetts Ave. It's also listed for $2,550/month.

Expect to see central heating, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

135 Cambridgepark Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 135 Cambridgepark Drive that's going for $2,565/month.

In the apartment, you'll see in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


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