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The most affordable apartments for rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge

The most affordable apartments for rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge 211 Prospect St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 19, 2020

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Mid-Cambridge are hovering around $2,379, compared to a $2,400 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 your money?

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, has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

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

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48 Kirkland St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,700/month, this studio apartment, located at 48 Kirkland St., is 11.7% less than the $1,925/month median rent for a studio in Mid-Cambridge.

The building includes on-site laundry; in the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring, central heating and high ceilings. This listing is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

84 Ellery St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 84 Ellery St., is listed for $1,750/month.

The unit comes with central heating, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, additional storage space and assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

211 Prospect St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 211 Prospect St., which is going for $1,800/month.

The building features assigned parking. In the unit, expect a dishwasher, central heating and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome.

(See the full listing here.)

89 Trowbridge St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 89 Trowbridge St., listed at $1,850/month.

The building features on-site laundry and assigned parking. The apartment also comes with both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The listing is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

1137 Massachusetts Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 1137 Massachusetts Ave., is listed for $1,895/month for its 362 square feet.

You can expect to see a fireplace and hardwood flooring in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. The building features on-site laundry and a gym.

(See the listing here.)


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