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

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Published on April 24, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge145 Columbia St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in the Port - Area 4 are hovering around $2,500, compared to a $2,434 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a The Port - Area 4 rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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48 Bishop Allen Drive

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Photo: Zumper

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

Expect to see hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the apartment. This listing is cat-friendly. Plan on a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

4 Washington St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's a studio apartment at 4 Washington St., which, at 430 square feet, is going for $1,950/month.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Building amenities include on-site laundry and bike parking. This listing is cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

145 Columbia St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this 388-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 145 Columbia St., listed at $2,150/month.

Look for hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and both air conditioning and central heating in the apartment. The building boasts on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. You can anticipate a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)


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