Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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property at 74 Park St

74 Park St, Unit 1

74 Park St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 22 Decatur St

22 Decatur St

BostonMA02128
property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St, Unit #3

148 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
property at 10 Henchman St

10 Henchman St, Unit 2M

10 Henchman St
BostonMA02113
property at 35 Chelsea St

35 Chelsea St, Unit 31-1R

35 Chelsea St
BostonMA02128
property at 65 Everett St

65 Everett St, Unit 1

65 Everett St
BostonMA02134
property at 148 Saratoga St

148 Saratoga St, Unit 3

148 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
property at 40 Williams St

40 Williams St, Unit B

40 Williams St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 147 Princeton St

147 Princeton St, Unit 3

147 Princeton St
BostonMA02128
property at 46 Lewis St

46 Lewis St, Unit A

46 Lewis St
BostonMA02113
property at 151 Princeton St

151 Princeton St, Unit 2

151 Princeton St
BostonMA02128
property at 149 Meridian St

149 Meridian St, Unit 4

149 Meridian St
BostonMA02128
property at 10 Bartlett Pl

10 Bartlett Pl, Unit 2

10 Bartlett Pl
BostonMA02113
property at 17 Pembroke St

17 Pembroke St, Unit 2

17 Pembroke St
ChelseaMA02150
property at 239 Bennington St

239 Bennington St, Unit 1

239 Bennington St
BostonMA02128
property at 251 Bennington St

251 Bennington St, Unit 1

251 Bennington St
BostonMA02128
property at 11 Unity St

11 Unity St, Unit 1

11 Unity St
BostonMA02113
property at 48 Brooks St

48 Brooks St, Unit 2

48 Brooks St
BostonMA02128
property at 10 Charter St

10 Charter St, Unit #1

10 Charter St
BostonMA02113
property at 19 Charter St

19 Charter St, Unit 1

19 Charter St
BostonMA02113
property at 13 Charter St

13 Charter St

BostonMA02113

Central Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 95 N Margin St Model at 95 N Margin St, Unit 3 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
95 N Margin St, Unit 395 N Margin St1BR,1BA$0.24
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
44 Princeton St, Unit 144 Princeton St1BR,1BA$0.24
8 Curtis St, Unit 68 Curtis St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
17 Pembroke St, Unit 217 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.22
95 Cottage St, Unit 195 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.23
195 Maverick St195 Maverick St2BR,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Boston, MA

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?

There are currently 911 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $8,034. There are also 525 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,050 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Square ranges from $1,050 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,006.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Square range from $2,395 to $6,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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