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Budget apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge

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Published on March 20, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge 145 Columbia St. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in the Port - Area 4 look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,500, compared to a $2,450 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Port - Area 4 via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious 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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2 Norfolk Terrace

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,700/month, this studio apartment, located at 2 Norfolk Terrace, is 29.2% less than the $2,400/month median rent for a studio in the Port - Area 4.

The apartment features hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.

(See the complete listing here.)

48 Bishop Allen Drive

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 48 Bishop Allen Drive, is listed for $1,800/month for its 500 square feet.

You'll see hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the unit. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

145 Columbia St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 145 Columbia St., which, at 400 square feet, is going for $2,250/month.

The building includes on-site laundry. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher, a renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)


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