
East Cambridge has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system.
So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in East Cambridge look like these days — and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings in East Cambridge via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Cambridge neighborhood.
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 23.5% less than the $2,450/month median rent for a studio in East Cambridge.
The building includes on-site laundry; in the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring, granite countertops, air conditioning, high ceilings and a dishwasher. Pets are not permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
160 Otis St.
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 160 Otis St., which is going for $2,000/month.
In the unit, look for hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.
(See the full listing here.)
74 Thorndike St.
Then there's this condo with one bedroom and one bathroom at 74 Thorndike St., listed at $2,100/month.
Expect to see central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The building offers on-site laundry and assigned parking.
(See the listing here.)
Spring Street
Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Spring Street, listed at $2,300/month.
The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. You can also expect to see stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and granite countertops in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(Here's the listing.)
148 Fifth St.
Finally, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 148 Fifth St., is also listed for $2,300/month.
The unit features an eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring, central heating and a dishwasher. Pets are not allowed. The building offers on-site laundry.
(See the 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, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.
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