Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (34 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
Student Housing
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA

As of April 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 8 Fulkerson St Model at 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R starting at $1,685 with a $0.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
8 Fulkerson St, Unit R8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.17
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.23
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F83 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
94 River St94 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
19 Bay St, Unit #2L19 Bay St2BR,1BA$0.29
380 Harvard St380 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.28
20 Hingham St, Unit #120 Hingham St1BR,1BA$0.29

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Central Square, Cambridge, MA

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