Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 05, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge72 School St. | Photos: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in the Port - Area 4 look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $2,475, compared to a $2,400 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Port - Area 4 via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Cambridge neighborhood.

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

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168 Norfolk St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 168 Norfolk St., is listed for $2,300/month.

Expect to find central heating, a dishwasher, an eat-in kitchen and hardwood flooring in the unit. The building offers on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(See the complete listing here.)

72 School St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 72 School St., which is going for $2,300/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking. You can also expect to find quartz countertops, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(See the full listing here.)

61 Market St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 61 Market St., listed at $2,300/month.

Cats and dogs are not welcome. Building amenities include additional storage space, outdoor space and on-site laundry.

(See the listing here.)

124 Pine St.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 124 Pine St., listed at $2,400/month.

The unit features an eat-in kitchen, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. This listing is cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)


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