1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (503 Rentals)

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Market Central
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$2,980 - $4,515
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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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$3,508 - $7,207
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$2,596 - $7,207

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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
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$3,125 - $3,400
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$2,600 - $15,000

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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,600
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$2,550 - $3,600

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$2,550 - $3,600
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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61 Market St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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61 Market St, Unit 2

61 Market StCambridge, MA 02139
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70 School St, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

70 School St, Unit 1

70 School StCambridge, MA 02139
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

720 Cambridge St, Unit 2

720 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2

2 Norfolk TerCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St
$2,450 - $2,475
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$2,450 - $2,475

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$2,450 - $2,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

100 River St

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Jay St, Unit D
$4,995
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$4,995

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$4,995
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 18

23 Jay St, Unit D

23 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

39 Fairmont StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Belvidere Plz, Unit 3
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

2 Belvidere Plz, Unit 3

2 Belvidere PlzCambridge, MA 02139
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1570 Cambridge St, Unit 1T
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1570 Cambridge St, Unit 1T

1570 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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1010 Cambridge St, Unit 4B
$2,945
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$2,945

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$2,945
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1010 Cambridge St, Unit 4B

1010 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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37 Fairmont St, Unit 1B
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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37 Fairmont St, Unit 1B

37 Fairmont 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
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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2 Ware St, Unit 207

2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1R
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1R

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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1156 Cambridge St, Unit F4
$2,931
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$2,931

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$2,931
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1156 Cambridge St, Unit F4

1156 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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514 Putnam Ave, 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

514 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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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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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 Verra and is listed at 780 square feet priced from $4,554. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VerraHA21D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den780 Sq Ft$4,554
Prospect Union Square1 Bed/1 Bath Den-T-AD1749 Sq Ft$3,706
Kendall Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom722 Sq Ft$3,000
Market CentralWatermark B1-L1.6674 Sq Ft$3,604
334 Harvard StreetOne Bedroom w/ Balcony667 Sq Ft$3,285
929 MassOne Bedrooms655 Sq Ft$2,650
808-812 Memorial Drive II1 Bedroom Market647 Sq Ft$2,990
Proto Kendall Square1 Bed/1 Bath-G614 Sq Ft$4,073
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat610 Sq Ft$3,500
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square CommunitiesChauncy Court - 1 Bedroom (Newly Renovated)530 Sq Ft$2,835

Cheapest Available Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

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Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style$1,600

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Central Square, Cambridge, MA

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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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 $3,250.

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 780 square feet unit starting from $4,554 at Verra.

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 666 sq ft.

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