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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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315 Elm St
315 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
164 Auburn St
CambridgeMA02139
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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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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in East Somerville!
32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
30 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
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50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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Kent Street Apartments
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 | $2,941 | $1,850 | $4,090 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $1,250 | $7,139 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,361 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,304 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,934 | $5,200 | $8,699 |
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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 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of July 28, 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 33 Inman St Model at 33 Inman St, Unit 3 starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 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 |
| 33 Inman St, Unit 3 | 33 Inman St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1054 Cambridge St, Unit 1056-2F | 1054 Cambridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 6 Bedford St, Unit R3 | 6 Bedford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 6 Bedford St, Unit 3B | 6 Bedford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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What is a cheap apartment in Central Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Square is under $2,150.
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