According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in East Cambridge are hovering around $2,910, compared to a $2,499 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.
So how does the low-end pricing on an East Cambridge rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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660 Cambridge St.
Listed at $1,875/month, this studio apartment, located at 660 Cambridge St., is 21.6% less than the $2,392/month median rent for a studio in East Cambridge.
The building offers on-site laundry; you'll also find hardwood flooring, high ceilings, air conditioning, a dishwasher and granite countertops in the unit. This property welcomes cats. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
Thorndike Street
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at Thorndike Street, is listed for $2,100/month.
The unit has central heating, hardwood flooring, an eat-in kitchen and a dishwasher. The building features on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
(See the complete listing here.)
5th St. and Winter Street
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 5th St. and Winter Street, which is going for $2,200/month.
The listing promises hardwood flooring, air conditioning and an eat-in kitchen in the unit. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the full listing here.)
Hurley and Fifth streets
Then there's this 500-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at Hurley and Fifth streets, listed at $2,300/month.
In the unit, the listing promises central heating, granite countertops, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the listing here.)
249 Third St.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio, situated at 249 Third St., is listed for $2,585/month for its 440 square feet.
You'll see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. The listing specifies a $250 pet deposit.
(See the listing here.)
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