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The cheapest apartments for rent in North Cambridge, Cambridge

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Published on May 27, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in North Cambridge, Cambridge 203 Concord Tpke. | Photo: Apartment Guide

North Cambridge has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in North Cambridge look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings in North Cambridge via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Cambridge neighborhood.

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

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79 Harvey St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,200/month, this studio apartment, located at 79 Harvey St., is 38.5% less than the $1,950/month median rent for a studio in North Cambridge.

In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll find air conditioning, high ceilings, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

11 Cogswell Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment at 11 Cogswell Ave., listed at $1,800/month.

The apartment features central heating and hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. The building features on-site laundry.

(See the listing here.)

2016 Massachusetts Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2016 Massachusetts Ave., is listed for $1,850/month.

The apartment features a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

Blake Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Blake Street, which is going for $2,100/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, look for hardwood flooring, central heating, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. The listing is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the listing here.)

203 Concord Tpke

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, over at 203 Concord Tpke, there's this 677-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $2,380/month.

The unit has a fireplace, a walk-in closet, a balcony and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(View the listing here.)


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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