Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,545 Rentals)

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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929 Mass
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$2,365 - $3,940
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$2,265 - $3,840
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$100

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$2,365 - $3,940
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,925 - $12,202
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$2,925 - $12,202

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$2,925 - $12,202
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,595 - $15,000
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$2,595 - $15,000

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$2,595 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $3,995
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$2,550 - $3,995

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$2,550 - $3,995
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

852 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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507 Green St, Unit H
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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507 Green St, Unit H

507 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Hancock St, Unit 3
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
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30 Hancock St, Unit 3

30 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139

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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

39 Fairmont StCambridge, MA 02139
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152 Magazine St, Unit T
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

152 Magazine St, Unit T

152 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Wendell St, Unit T
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Wendell St, Unit T

15 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A

908 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Hancock St, Unit 3A
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
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50 Hancock St, Unit 3A

50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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795 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

795 Cambridge St, Unit 2

795 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A

3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

1697 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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248 Brookline St, Unit 3

248 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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35 Wendell St, Unit 22
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

35 Wendell St, Unit 22

35 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Pearl St, Unit 2
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
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40 Pearl St, Unit 2

40 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
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40 Prince St, Unit 40
$5,595
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$5,595

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$5,595
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Prince St, Unit 40

40 Prince StCambridge, MA 02139

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Central Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 376 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,900 to $3,700 with an average price of $2,812.

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 $1,070 to $4,986 with an average monthly rent of $3,158.

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 $2,200 to $6,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,772.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 317 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $11,000 - averaging $4,352 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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