1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (501 Rentals)

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Chroma
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$3,645 - $3,720
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$3,116 - $16,374
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$3,116 - $16,374
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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929 Mass
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$2,615 - $3,090
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$2,615 - $3,795
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$3,125 - $3,400
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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
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$2,980 - $4,615
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard Street
Rent Specials
$3,100 - $3,450
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$3,100 - $4,300
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$3,100 - $4,300
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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94 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 30

94 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Lambert St
$3,150
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$3,150
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$3,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

23 Lambert St

23 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Langdon St
$2,900 - $3,035
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$2,900 - $3,595
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$2,900 - $3,595
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 30

1 Langdon St

1 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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22 Hews St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$4,620
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$4,620
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$4,620
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

22 Hews St, Unit 2, Unit 2

22 Hews StCambridge, MA 02139
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22 8th St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

22 8th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

22 8th StCambridge, MA 02141
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77 Norfolk St, Unit R, Unit R
$3,495
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$3,495
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$3,495
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

77 Norfolk St, Unit R, Unit R

77 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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99 Hancock St, Unit 2, 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, Unit 2

99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Jay St
$4,995
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$4,995 - $6,825
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$4,995 - $6,825
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 18

23 Jay St

23 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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338 Harvard St
$3,600
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$2,650 - $3,600
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$2,650 - $3,600
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338 Harvard St

338 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St, Unit 207, Unit 207
$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
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2 Ware St, Unit 207, Unit 207

2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1054 Cambridge St
$2,945 - $3,195
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$2,945 - $3,195
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$2,945 - $3,195
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1054 Cambridge St

1054 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6
$3,060
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$3,060
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$3,060
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514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

514 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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300 Franklin St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$3,450
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$3,450
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$3,450
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300 Franklin St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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

300 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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380 Harvard St
$2,750
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$2,750 - $3,300
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$2,750 - $3,300
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380 Harvard St

380 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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24 Hews St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$4,620
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$4,620
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$4,620
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 9

24 Hews St, Unit 1, Unit 1

24 Hews StCambridge, MA 02139
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Square area of Boston, MA is found at The Residences of University Park and is listed at 815 square feet priced from $3,404. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences of University ParkKBL - 1H Renovation 4815 Sq Ft$3,404
Verge Residences1 bed/ 1 bath811 Sq Ft$3,350
Prospect Union Square1 Bed/1 Bath Den-T-AD1749 Sq Ft$4,019
Kendall Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom722 Sq Ft$3,000
Market CentralWatermark B1-L1.7698 Sq Ft$3,613
VerraMA29D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den660 Sq Ft$3,935
808-812 Memorial Drive II1 Bedroom Market647 Sq Ft$2,965
Chapman Arms1 Bedroom633 Sq Ft$2,800
Proto Kendall Square1 Bed/1 Bath-G615 Sq Ft$4,062
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat610 Sq Ft$3,500

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Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Square with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Square is at listed at .

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Square Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Square is $3,273.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 815 square feet unit starting from $3,404 at The Residences of University Park.

What is the average size for Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Square is currently 783 sq ft.

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