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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Cummings Rd

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Getting Around Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

How much are Studio apartments in Cambridge?

There are currently 1,687 Studio Apartments in Cambridge with rent ranges from $1,300 to $14,608 with an average price of $2,662.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Cambridge Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge ranges from $800 to $16,545 with an average monthly rent of $3,199.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cambridge range from $1,250 to $25,723. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,762.

How expensive are Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 5,838 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cambridge on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $20,697 - averaging $4,251 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.