Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,324 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Boston, MA

Ranked #61

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central Square, Boston, and the greater Boston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Boston, Central Square is one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? this area is a highly-rated submarket for its many the outdoors, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area ranks as one of the A-list communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 55 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,595 to $7,637 with an average price of $2,888.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Square ranges from $1,725 to $8,179 with an average monthly rent of $2,931.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Square range from $1,995 to $11,441. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,411.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 175 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,395 to $5,850 - averaging $3,698 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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