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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on February 06, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,800 get you?22 Water St. | Photos: 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 don't want to spend more than $2,800/month on rent.

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

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130 Cambridgepark Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,701/month, this 854-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 130 Cambridgepark Drive.

In the unit, you can expect quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The building features a swimming pool and a resident lounge. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

22 Water St. (East Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 22 Water St. It's listed for $2,718/month for its 741 square feet.

The building has garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $900 security deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

11 Story St. (West Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 11 Story St. that's going for $2,725/month.

You can expect central heating, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the unit. The rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

26 Chauncy St. (Peabody)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 26 Chauncy St. It's listed for $2,725/month.

The building features assigned parking. The unit also includes central heating. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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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