Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,667 Rentals)

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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
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$2,860 - $18,398
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,206 - $17,393
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$3,206 - $17,393

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$3,206 - $17,393
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Longfellow Apartments
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$2,050 - $4,300
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$2,050 - $4,300

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$2,050 - $4,300
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Longfellow Apartments

1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Church Corner
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$3,455 - $6,320
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$3,455 - $6,320

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$3,455 - $6,320
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $3,830
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$2,500 - $3,795
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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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Chapman Arms
$2,050 - $3,700
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$2,050 - $3,700

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$2,050 - $3,700
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Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Auburn Court
$3,500 - $4,700
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$3,500 - $4,700

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$3,500 - $4,700
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Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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524 Putnam Ave
$2,600 - $3,375
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$2,600 - $3,375

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$2,600 - $3,375
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524 Putnam Ave

524 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,600
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$3,100 - $3,600

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$3,100 - $3,600
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Brattle Arms Apartments
$2,900 - $4,480
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$2,900 - $4,480

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$2,900 - $4,480
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Brattle Arms Apartments

60 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138
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66 Elm St
$3,400 - $4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500

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$3,400 - $4,500
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66 Elm St

66 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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113 Columbia St, Unit 2B
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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113 Columbia St, Unit 2B

113 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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107 Columbia St, Unit 1B
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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107 Columbia St, Unit 1B

107 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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131 Columbia St, Unit 3B
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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131 Columbia St, Unit 3B

131 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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150 River St, Unit 3B
$5,299
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$5,299

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$5,299
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150 River St, Unit 3B

150 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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83 Brookline St, Unit 11B
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
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83 Brookline St, Unit 11B

83 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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374 Prospect St, Unit 1
$4,950
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$4,950

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$4,950
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

374 Prospect St, Unit 1

374 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Hunting St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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19 Hunting St, Unit 2

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141

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96 Columbia St, Unit 3B
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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96 Columbia St, Unit 3B

96 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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3 Kinnaird St
$4,950 - $5,350
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$4,950 - $5,350

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$4,950 - $5,350
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

3 Kinnaird St

3 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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99 Hancock St, Unit 2
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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99 Hancock St, Unit 2

99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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75 Kinnaird St, Unit 1
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
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75 Kinnaird St, Unit 1

75 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Jay St, Unit B
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
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40 Jay St, Unit B

40 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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1264 Cambridge St, Unit 3B
$5,350
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$5,350

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$5,350
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1264 Cambridge St, Unit 3B

1264 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Speridakis Ter, Unit 8
$3,895
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$3,895

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$3,895
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

8 Speridakis Ter, Unit 8

8 Speridakis TerCambridge, MA 02139
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7 Riverside Pl, Unit 2
$5,700
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$5,700

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$5,700
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7 Riverside Pl, Unit 2

7 Riverside PlCambridge, MA 02139
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154 Magazine St, Unit 2B
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
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154 Magazine St, Unit 2B

154 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Norfolk St, Unit 4B
$6,650
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$6,650

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$6,650
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

240 Norfolk St, Unit 4B

240 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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32 Putnam Ave, Unit 2
$5,800
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$5,800

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$5,800
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32 Putnam Ave, Unit 2

32 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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377 Prospect St, Unit 3B
$5,450
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$5,450

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$5,450
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377 Prospect St, Unit 3B

377 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 6th St, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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8 6th St, Unit 1

8 6th StCambridge, MA 02141
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227 Norfolk St, Unit 3T
$6,650
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$6,650

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$6,650
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227 Norfolk St, Unit 3T

227 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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245 Norfolk St, Unit 1B
$9,500
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$9,500

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$9,500
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

245 Norfolk St, Unit 1B

245 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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196 Hampshire St, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

196 Hampshire St, Unit 3

196 Hampshire 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
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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 2.5 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 376 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,685 to $3,950 with an average price of $2,792.

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 $1,299 to $9,741 with an average monthly rent of $3,229.

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 $14,516. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,977.

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 $2,795 to $21,584 - averaging $4,716 for the location.

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