Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,358 Rentals)

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Chroma
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$3,333 - $21,306
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$3,333 - $21,306

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$3,333 - $21,306
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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$2,553 - $7,105

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,467 - $4,039
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$2,432 - $4,004
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,600 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$4,585 - $6,685
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$4,585 - $6,685

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$4,585 - $6,685
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,370 - $15,057
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$3,370 - $15,057

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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,650
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$3,100 - $3,650

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$3,100 - $3,650
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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3 Dana St, Unit 15A
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3 Dana St, Unit 15A

3 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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427 Broadway, Unit 3
$5,600
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$5,600

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$5,600
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

427 Broadway, Unit 3

427 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02138
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33 Jefferson St, Unit 3R
$4,300
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$4,300

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$4,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

33 Jefferson St, Unit 3R

33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Jefferson St, Unit 3A
$4,300
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$4,300

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$4,300
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33 Jefferson St, Unit 3A

33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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27 Lambert St, Unit U1
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

27 Lambert St, Unit U1

27 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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8 7th St, Unit 2A
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

8 7th St, Unit 2A

8 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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23 Jay St, Unit M
$6,825
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$6,825

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$6,825
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

23 Jay St, Unit M

23 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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80 Magazine St
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

80 Magazine St

80 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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35 Roberts Rd, Unit 2
$7,000
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$7,000

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$7,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

35 Roberts Rd, Unit 2

35 Roberts RdCambridge, MA 02138
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359 Western Ave, Unit 3M
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
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359 Western Ave, Unit 3M

359 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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230 Brookline St, Unit 3A
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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230 Brookline St, Unit 3A

230 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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376 Prospect St, Unit #3
$4,850
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$4,850

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$4,850
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

376 Prospect St, Unit #3

376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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155 Tremont St, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

155 Tremont St, Unit 1

155 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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361 Western Ave, Unit 3T
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

361 Western Ave, Unit 3T

361 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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97 Hancock St, Unit 4B
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

97 Hancock St, Unit 4B

97 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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224 Columbia St, Unit 1
$4,795
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$4,795

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$4,795
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

224 Columbia St, Unit 1

224 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Boston, MA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young children? Central Square has risen to be a leading part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and having the most respected schools available.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the A-list upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), 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 364 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $2,075 to $4,110 with an average price of $2,974.

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 $1,600 to $7,930 with an average monthly rent of $3,336.

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 $2,400 to $12,806. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,094.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 331 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $17,310 - averaging $4,554 for the location.

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