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Budget apartments for rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge

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Published on May 06, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge 86 Ellery St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Mid-Cambridge are hovering around $2,400, compared to a $2,417 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

But how does the low-end pricing on a Mid-Cambridge rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

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

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86 Ellery St.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 86 Ellery St., is listed for $1,750/month.

In the unit, you'll find central heating, carpeted floors and high ceilings. The building features on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

Massachusetts Avenue and Lee Street

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at Massachusetts Avenue and Lee Street, which is going for $1,900/month.

Building amenities include a resident lounge and an elevator. You can also expect a dishwasher, air conditioning and hardwood flooring in the furnished apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

335a Harvard and Dana streets

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 335a Harvard and Dana streets, listed at $1,950/month.

In the unit, you're promised a renovated kitchen, central heating and hardwood flooring. This rental is cat-friendly. The building comes with outdoor space. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

9 Ashton Place

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 9 Ashton Place, listed at $2,000/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.

(Here's the listing.)

Ware Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, over at Ware Street, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $2,200/month.

You'll find central heating, hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the unit. Pets are not welcome. The building features on-site laundry, an elevator and assigned parking. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(View the listing here.)


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