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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $3,900 get you?

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Published on February 20, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $3,900 get you?19 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 scoring affordable apartments in Cambridge if you've got up to $3,900/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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603 Concord Ave. (Cambridge Highlands)

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Photo: Zumper

First, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 603 Concord Ave. It's listed for $3,850/month.

The building has a gym. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the furnished apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies 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 offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

19 Forest St. (Aggasiz - Harvard North)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 19 Forest St. It's listed for $3,875/month.

The unit has a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances. The rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2 Leighton St. (East Cambridge)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $3,885/month, this 1,276-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 2 Leighton St.

The unit, which comes furnished, has in-unit laundry, a balcony and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

229 Harvard St. (The Port - Area 4)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,900/month, this 1,300-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 229 Harvard St.

The building boasts outdoor space. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

349 Norfolk St. (Wellington-Harrington)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment situated at 349 Norfolk St. It's listed for $3,900/month for its 1,300 square feet.

The listing promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the furnished apartment. The building has assigned parking. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has good 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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