Cambridge - somewhere to live

[strawberree]

I am hoping move to Cambridge soon to start a new job and I am just doing a bit of research and wondered if anyone who lives locally could provide me with some suggestions. Ideally I'm looking for a self-contained apartment or annexe in or near Cambridge at a reasonable rent . Depending on various factors I would be happy to help out (ie childcare or household type jobs) if the accommodation was attached to a family home.

Where is your new job located, and what do you consider a reasonable rent? Are there any particular ameneties you'd like to be near?

Ideally it would nearish to the Addenbrooke's area and I don't need to be close to the railway station or bus routes. I didn't say in my first message that it is accommodation just for me (nice, quiet, tidy, sensible type ) that I'm on the search for. With regards to rent, hmm well, I'm willing to try and lower it by offering help / jobs, but I'm looking in region of £500 ish / month!

I am willing to pay more though (have done a bit of research now) and would not mind at all other areas. Also could do part weeks.
I continue to look at Gumtree, rightmove and Brettwood websites, as suggested in previous threads but any help, ideas or contacts would be greatly appreciated.