Apartments for rent in Cambridge: What will $3,200 get you?

Jacobs Street

Jacobs Street | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Cambridge?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Cambridge if you're on a budget of up to $3,200/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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80 Fawcett St. (Cambridge Highlands)

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Listed at $3,103/month, this 1,100-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 80 Fawcett St.

The unit has a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include garage parking and a gym. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

20 Child St. (East Cambridge)

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Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 20 Child St. It's listed for $3,126/month for its 423 square feet.

The building boasts garage parking. The apartment comes furnished and offers a balcony, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

Jacobs Street (East Cambridge)

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Listed at $3,163/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Jacobs Street.

The building boasts a roof deck. The apartment also comes with in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

59 Church St. (West Cambridge)

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Here's a 775-square-foot studio apartment at 59 Church St. that's going for $3,200/month.

In the apartment, you'll see a walk-in closet, a balcony, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Animals are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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