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28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $874 (25 Rentals)
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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162 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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198 Maverick St, Unit 1
198 Maverick StBoston, MA 02128
454 Hanover St
BostonMA02113
134 Princeton St
BostonMA02128
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20 Cooper St, Unit 2
20 Cooper StBoston, MA 02113
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26 Charter St, Unit 2
26 Charter StBoston, MA 02113
13 Murray Ct
BostonMA02128
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172 Webster St, Unit 2
172 Webster StBoston, MA 02128
365 Sumner St
BostonMA02128
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Barnes School Apartments
127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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Chapman House Apartments
61 Eutaw StBoston, MA 02128
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25 Division St, Unit 2
25 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
88 Broadway
ChelseaMA02150
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300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
23 Division St
ChelseaMA02150
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38 Williams St, Unit 38 Williams
38 Williams StChelsea, MA 02150
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77 Division St, Unit 2
77 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
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75 Division St, Unit 1
75 Division StChelsea, MA 02150
33 Medford St
ChelseaMA02150
73 Division St
ChelseaMA02150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
121-123 Hawthorne Street
121-123 Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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112-114 SHURTLEFF LLC
112 Shurtleff StChelsea, MA 02150
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Coppersmith Village
99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,751 | $1,950 | $3,518 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,225 | $6,677 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,612 | $900 | $9,776 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $900 | $7,750 |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $900 | $6,300 |
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Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 33-39 Maverick Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 7 Thacher Ct Model at 7 Thacher Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 26 Charter St Model at 26 Charter St, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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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| 7 Thacher Ct, Unit 1 | 7 Thacher Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 26 Charter St, Unit 2 | 26 Charter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 | 20 Cooper St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 155 Endicott St, Unit 7 | 155 Endicott St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 95 Cottage St, Unit #2 | 95 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 96 Endicott St, Unit 1R | 96 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 25 Everett St, Unit 1 | 25 Everett St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Square is at Axis Admiral's Hill Apartments listed at $2,491.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment is $2,325 at 33-39 Maverick Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Square is starting from $2,700 at 142 Gove St, East Boston.
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