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155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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185 Marion St
BostonMA02128
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6 Monmouth St
BostonMA02128
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28 Chelsea St
28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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8 Curtis St, Unit 6
8 Curtis StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,000
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
237 Lexington St
BostonMA02128
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14 Marion St, Unit 1
14 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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147 Meridian St
BostonMA02128
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$2,100
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234 Lexington St, Unit 1
234 Lexington StBoston, MA 02128
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16 Bremen St, Unit 2
16 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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227 Everett St, Unit 4
227 Everett StBoston, MA 02128
227 Everett St
BostonMA02128
52 Brooks St
BostonMA02128
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95 Cottage St, Unit 1
95 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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44 Princeton St, Unit 1
44 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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117 Cottage St, Unit 2
117 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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129 Eutaw St, Unit 3
129 Eutaw StBoston, MA 02128
67 Marion St
BostonMA02128
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$2,250
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260 Bennington St, Unit 249-1
260 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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The Eddy
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now656 Saratoga Street
656 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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277 Paris St, Unit 3
277 Paris StBoston, MA 02128
277 Paris St
BostonMA02128
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22 Henchman St, Unit 2
22 Henchman StBoston, MA 02113
47 Tileston St
BostonMA02113
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117A Hawthorne St, Unit 3
117A Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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33 Medford St, Unit 3
33 Medford StChelsea, MA 02150
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300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
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3 Pembroke St, Unit D
3 Pembroke StChelsea, MA 02150
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75 Division St, Unit 1
75 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
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135-139 Chestnut St
ChelseaMA02150
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45 Division St, Unit 5
45 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
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Central Square, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,544 | $1,550 | $3,372 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,500 | $4,396 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,900 | $6,646 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $2,450 | $5,872 |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,326 | $3,000 | $6,500 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 95 N Margin St Model at 95 N Margin St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 95 N Margin St, Unit 3 | 95 N Margin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 44 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 44 Princeton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 8 Curtis St, Unit 6 | 8 Curtis St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 3 Pembroke St, Unit D | 3 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 17 Pembroke St, Unit 2 | 17 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 95 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 95 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 117 Cottage St, Unit 2 | 117 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Square, Boston, MA
Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Square is at DUO listed at $2,191.
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