Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,200 Rentals)

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Harvard Towers
$2,650 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,650 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,650 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harvard Towers

295 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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CHR Harvard Square Communities
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$2,510 - $7,395

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Base Rent$2,510 - $7,395

Total Monthly Price$2,510 - $7,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

CHR Harvard Square Communities

1 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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Chroma
$3,345 - $24,810

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Base Rent$3,345 - $24,810

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Longfellow Apartments
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$2,050 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,050 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,050 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Longfellow Apartments

1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,843

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Base Rent$2,553 - $6,843

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
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$3,170 - $6,260

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Base Rent$3,170 - $6,260

Total Monthly Price$3,170 - $6,260
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,410 - $5,126

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Base Rent$2,375 - $5,091
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,452 - $15,000

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Base Rent$2,452 - $15,000

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Chapman Arms
$2,500 - $3,500

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Auburn Court
$3,300 - $4,700

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Base Rent$3,300 - $4,700

Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $4,700
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
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$3,285 - $4,600

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Base Rent$3,285 - $4,600

Total Monthly Price$3,285 - $4,600
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Concord Ave
$2,200 - $6,500

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Base Rent$2,200 - $6,500

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $6,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5 Concord Ave

5 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
$2,200 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Story St
$8,700 - $9,300

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Base Rent$8,700 - $9,300

Total Monthly Price$8,700 - $9,300
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Story St

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Wendell St, Unit 22
$2,875

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Base Rent$2,875

Total Monthly Price$2,875
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Wendell St, Unit 22

11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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121 Hampshire St, Unit 1B
$3,150

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Base Rent$3,150

Total Monthly Price$3,150
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

121 Hampshire St, Unit 1B

121 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Marcella St, Unit 1B
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Marcella St, Unit 1B

11 Marcella StCambridge, MA 02141
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336 Harvard St, Unit R3
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

336 Harvard St, Unit R3

336 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Ware St, Unit 309B
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Ware St, Unit 309B

10 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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35 Jefferson St, Unit 3R
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,600
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Jefferson St, Unit 3R

35 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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8 7th St, Unit 6R
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 7th St, Unit 6R

8 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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281 Brookline St, Unit 1
$5,795

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Base Rent$5,795

Total Monthly Price$5,795
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

281 Brookline St, Unit 1

281 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 7th St, Unit 6B
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 7th St, Unit 6B

8 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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7 Story St
$6,200 - $8,200

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Base Rent$6,200 - $8,200

Total Monthly Price$6,200 - $8,200
12 Month Lease Term
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Story St

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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230 Brookline St, Unit 3A
$4,800

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Base Rent$4,800

Total Monthly Price$4,800
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

230 Brookline St, Unit 3A

230 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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122 Berkshire St, Unit 3
$4,000

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Base Rent$4,000

Total Monthly Price$4,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

122 Berkshire St, Unit 3

122 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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161 Otis St, Unit R
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900

Total Monthly Price$3,900
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

161 Otis St, Unit R

161 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141

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12 Prince St, Unit 2
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Prince St, Unit 2

12 Prince StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Marney St, Unit 27R
$2,995

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Base Rent$2,995

Total Monthly Price$2,995
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Marney St, Unit 27R

29 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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33 Jefferson St
$4,100

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Base Rent$4,100

Total Monthly Price$4,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Jefferson St

33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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8 7th St, Unit 8
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 7th St, Unit 8

8 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Gilmore St, Unit 3
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Gilmore St, Unit 3

10 Gilmore StCambridge, MA 02139
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7 Story St, Unit 1DW
$6,625

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Base Rent$6,625

Total Monthly Price$6,625
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Story St, Unit 1DW

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #15

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 3.5 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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central Square area of Cambridge, MA?

As of today, September 18, 2026, there are currently 1,200 available Central Square apartments priced from $1,300 to $27,790, with an average monthly rent of $4,156.

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 357 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,900 to $4,433 with an average price of $2,981.

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 $1,650 to $11,016 with an average monthly rent of $3,424.

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 $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,155.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 265 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $20,550 - averaging $4,330 for the location.

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