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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,900 get you?

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Published on February 11, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,900 get you?203 Concord Turnpike. | 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 don't want to spend more than $2,900/month on rent.

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

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203 Concord Turnpike (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $2,802/month, this 723-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 203 Concord Turnpike.

The apartment comes with a walk-in closet, a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include assigned parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

60 Brattle St. (West Cambridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 60 Brattle St. It's listed for $2,815/month for its 700 square feet.

The building boasts assigned parking, an elevator, on-site laundry and a gym. The apartment also has central heating. Animals are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

165 Cambridge Park Drive (North Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 749-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 165 Cambridge Park Drive. It's listed for $2,829/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

Putnam Avenue (Cambridgeport)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at Putnam Avenue, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,830/month.

The apartment offers a fireplace. The building offers garage parking, a resident lounge and outdoor space. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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