Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,488 Rentals)

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,200 - $3,500
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$3,200 - $3,500

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$3,200 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $10,702
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$2,638 - $10,702

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$2,638 - $10,702
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
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$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
$2,475 - $2,860
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$2,375 - $2,760
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$100

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$2,475 - $2,860
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $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 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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2 Norfolk Pl, Unit 2

2 Norfolk PlCambridge, MA 02139
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148 Gore St
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

148 Gore St

148 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Tremont St, Unit 2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Tremont St, Unit 2

18 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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300 Franklin St, Unit 2
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

300 Franklin St, Unit 2

300 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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224 Banks St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

224 Banks St, Unit 6

224 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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230 Brookline St, Unit 2
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 31

230 Brookline St, Unit 2

230 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Story St, Unit 3
$3,450
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$3,450

Total Monthly Price
$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Story St, Unit 3

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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228 Prospect St, Unit 2
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

228 Prospect St, Unit 2

228 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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65 Pleasant St, Unit 64-1
$3,850
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$3,850

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$3,850
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

65 Pleasant St, Unit 64-1

65 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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280 Pearl St, Unit 279-3L
$3,975
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$3,975

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$3,975
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280 Pearl St, Unit 279-3L

280 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Tufts St, Unit 3

32 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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875 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 08T
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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875 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 08T

875 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31, 2026

100 River St, Unit 2

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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1433 Cambridge St, Unit 1A
$6,500
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$6,500

Total Monthly Price
$6,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1433 Cambridge St, Unit 1A

1433 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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183 Harvard St, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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183 Harvard St, Unit 3

183 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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82 Hampshire St, Unit 3A

82 Hampshire 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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

39 Fairmont StCambridge, MA 02139
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13 Andrew St, Unit 1A
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

13 Andrew St, Unit 1A

13 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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180 Harvard St, Unit 179.5 #2

180 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline 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 369 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,900 to $5,009 with an average price of $2,870.

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 $6,715 with an average monthly rent of $3,165.

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 $2,000 to $10,702. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,759.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 298 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $11,000 - averaging $4,325 for the location.

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