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Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on May 14, 2020
Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $2,500 get you?3 Linnaean 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 finding apartment rentals in Cambridge if you've got a budget of up to $2,500/month.

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

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16 Forest St. (Aggasiz - Harvard North)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,410/month, this 535-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 16 Forest St.

The apartment has granite countertops, central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building has on-site laundry. The property is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Chauncy Street and Massachusetts Avenue (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at Chauncy Street and Massachusetts Avenue. It's listed for $2,415/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

929 Massachusetts Ave. (Mid-Cambridge)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 929 Massachusetts Ave. that's going for $2,435/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. The building offers garage parking, on-site laundry and a resident lounge. The property is cat-friendly.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Garden and Hazel streets (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at Garden and Hazel streets. It's listed for $2,440/month.

The building has assigned parking. The listing also promises a balcony and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pets are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

3 Linnaean St. (Peabody)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom short-stay apartment over at 3 Linnaean St. It's listed for $2,450/month for its 950 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find a fireplace and central heating. The building offers bike parking, on-site laundry and additional storage space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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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, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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