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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,600 get you?

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Published on April 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,600 get you?17 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 locating affordable apartments in Cambridge if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.

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

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18 Chauncy St. (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 18 Chauncy St. It's listed for $2,535/month for its 618 square feet.

The building has assigned parking and on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

17 Forest St. (Aggasiz - Harvard North)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, here's a 535-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 17 Forest St. that's going for $2,545/month.

The apartment offers a dishwasher, high ceilings, in-unit laundry, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. The rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

872 Massachusetts Ave. (Riverside)

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 872 Massachusetts Ave. It's listed for $2,550/month.

The building features on-site laundry. The unit also has a dishwasher, a balcony, carpeted floors and both air conditioning and central heating. Pets are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

402 Putnam Ave. (Cambridgeport)

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Photo: Zumper

Also listed at $2,550/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 402 Putnam Ave.

You can expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a renovated kitchen, a fireplace, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Animals are not allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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