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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,300 get you?

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Published on May 26, 2020
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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 $2,300/month on rent.

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

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2353 Massachusetts Ave. (North Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 2353 Massachusetts Ave. It's listed for $2,225/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. You can also expect to find a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a balcony in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a $1,000 security deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

49 Union St. (Wellington-Harrington)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 49 Union St. that's also going for $2,225/month.

The building features assigned parking. The apartment has hardwood floors, a dishwasher and central heating. Pets are not permitted.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

Columbia and Main streets (The Port - Area 4)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at Columbia and Main streets. It's listed for $2,238/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, which comes furnished, you can expect air conditioning, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. The property is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

888 Massachusetts Ave. (Riverside)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 888 Massachusetts Ave., here's a 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,245/month.

In the unit, expect to see hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. This rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

7 Arlington St. (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,250/month, this 545-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located at 7 Arlington St.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and additional storage space. In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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