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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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CambridgeMA02139
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720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
720 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,075Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
99 Hancock St, Unit #B2
99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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99 Hancock St, Unit B-2
99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now5 Concord Ave
5 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Squirrelwood Apartments
261 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6Cambridge, MA 02139
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77 Trowbridge St
77 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,960 | $1,875 | $4,190 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,250 | $8,377 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,566 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,417 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,684 | $4,000 | $8,800 |
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Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 5 Concord Ave | SD | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 10 Fulkerson St Model at 10 Fulkerson St, Unit 2 starting at $2,985 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1168 Massachusetts Ave | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 10 Fulkerson St, Unit 2 | 10 Fulkerson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 144 Thorndike St, Unit 1 | 144 Thorndike St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 43 Oak St, Unit 1 | 43 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 2 | 1 Ashburton Pl | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 955 Cambridge St | 955 Cambridge St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Square is at Longfellow Apartments listed at $2,050.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment is $2,600 at 524 Putnam Ave.
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