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195 Maverick St, Unit B1
195 Maverick StBoston, MA 02128
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140 Bennington St, Unit 2
140 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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30 Decatur StBoston, MA 02128
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118 London St
118 London StBoston, MA 02128
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120 London StBoston, MA 02128
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23 Eutaw St
23 Eutaw StBoston, MA 02128
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163 Saratoga St
163 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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144 Chelsea St
144 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
237 Lexington St
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8 Curtis St, Unit 6
8 Curtis StBoston, MA 02128
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14 Marion St, Unit 1
14 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
52 Brooks St
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49 Everett St
49 Everett StBoston, MA 02128
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127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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61 Eutaw StBoston, MA 02128
165 Hawthorne St
ChelseaMA02150
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18 Central AveChelsea, MA 02150
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39 Beacon StChelsea, MA 02150
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121-123 Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
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361-385 BroadwayChelsea, MA 02150
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142 Gove St, East Boston
142 Gove StEast Boston, MA 02128
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145 Princeton St
145 Princeton StEast Boston, MA 02128
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99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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298-300 Meridian 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 |
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| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,881 | $1,595 | $9,106 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,433 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,820 | $3,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUO | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
| 656 Saratoga Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 4 Garden Ct Model at 4 Garden Ct, Unit 4C starting at $2,550 with a $0.26 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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| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 4 Garden Ct, Unit 4C | 4 Garden Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 160 Endicott St | 160 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 187 Webster St, Unit 1 | 187 Webster St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 11 Bartlett Pl | 11 Bartlett Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 13 Cooper St, Unit 4G | 13 Cooper St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 153 Salem St, Unit #2 | 153 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 289 Chelsea St, Unit 2 | 289 Chelsea St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 345 Meridian St, Unit 3 | 345 Meridian St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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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 DUO listed at $2,275.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment is $2,398 at DUO.
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