Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA (787 Rentals)

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15 Bartlett Pl
$3,550 - $4,200
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$3,550 - $4,200
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15 Bartlett Pl

15 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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The Eddy
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$2,261 - $4,163
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$2,261 - $4,163
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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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Bremen 282
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$2,500 - $4,400
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$2,500 - $4,400
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Bremen 282

282 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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22 Fleet St
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$3,100 - $3,600
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$3,100 - $3,600
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$3,100 - $3,600
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 23, 2026

22 Fleet St

22 Fleet StBoston, MA 02113
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25 Everett St, Unit 2
$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

25 Everett St, Unit 2

25 Everett StBoston, MA 02128
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31 Falcon St, Unit 1
$4,500
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$4,500
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$4,500
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

31 Falcon St, Unit 1

31 Falcon StBoston, MA 02128
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260 Bennington St, Unit 249-1
$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

260 Bennington St, Unit 249-1

260 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2
$2,850
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$2,850
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2

12 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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42 Everett St, Unit 2
$2,650
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$2,650
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$2,650
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42 Everett St, Unit 2

42 Everett StBoston, MA 02128
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42 Everett St, Unit #2
$2,650
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$2,650
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$2,650
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42 Everett St, Unit #2

42 Everett StBoston, MA 02128
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2
$2,850
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$2,850
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$2,850
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2

12 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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349 Sumner St, Unit 2
$2,950
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$2,950
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349 Sumner St, Unit 2

349 Sumner StBoston, MA 02128
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2
$2,850
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$2,850
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12 Chelsea St, Unit 2

12 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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19 Charter St, Unit 3
$3,100
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$3,100
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$3,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

19 Charter St, Unit 3

19 Charter StBoston, MA 02113
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349 Sumner St
$2,950
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$2,950
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$2,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

349 Sumner St

349 Sumner StBoston, MA 02128
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25 Hanover Ave, Unit 4
$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
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25 Hanover Ave, Unit 4

25 Hanover AveBoston, MA 02109
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31 Falcon St, Unit 2
$4,500
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$4,500
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31 Falcon St, Unit 2

31 Falcon StBoston, MA 02128
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75 Putnam St, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
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75 Putnam St, Unit 1

75 Putnam StBoston, MA 02128
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35 Chelsea St
$2,800
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$2,800
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35 Chelsea St

35 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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19 Charter St, Unit 3
$3,100
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$3,100
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$3,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

19 Charter St, Unit 3

19 Charter StBoston, MA 02113
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25 Hanover Ave, Unit 4
$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31

25 Hanover Ave, Unit 4

25 Hanover AveBoston, MA 02109
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76 Brooks St, Unit #1
$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
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76 Brooks St, Unit #1

76 Brooks StBoston, MA 02128
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1 Emmet Pl, Unit #1
$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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1 Emmet Pl, Unit #1

1 Emmet PlBoston, MA 02128
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116 Marginal St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
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116 Marginal St, Unit 2

116 Marginal StBoston, MA 02128
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Central Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Central Square, Boston, MA

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

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4.0
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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 157 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,550 to $3,372 with an average price of $2,544.

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 $1,500 to $4,396 with an average monthly rent of $2,756.

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 $1,900 to $6,646. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,260.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 111 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,450 to $5,872 - averaging $3,879 for the location.

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