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The cheapest apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge

The cheapest apartments for rent in the Port - Area 4, Cambridge 235 Columbia St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 24, 2020

The Port - Area 4 is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in the Port - Area 4 look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings in the Port - Area 4 via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out 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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235 Columbia St.

Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 235 Columbia St., is also listed for $2,100/month.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring and an eat-in kitchen. The building features additional storage space and on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

262 Harvard St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 262 Harvard St., which is also going for $2,100/month.

In the unit, expect to find central heating. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

Windsor Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 588-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at Windsor Street, listed at $2,244/month.

Expect to see a renovated kitchen, hardwood flooring, central heating and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The building offers assigned parking. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

Norfolk and Broadway streets

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Norfolk and Broadway streets, listed at $2,250/month.

The building offers outdoor space. The listing also promises an eat-in kitchen, a dishwasher, central heating and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Pets are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

School and Cherry streets

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

lastly, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at School and Cherry streets, is listed for $2,300/month.

The apartment has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The building offers assigned parking. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)


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