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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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21 Brookline St, Unit #111
21 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
61 Howard St
CambridgeMA02139
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Longfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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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Squirrelwood Apartments
261 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Houghton St, Unit 2
11 Houghton StSomerville, MA 02143
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23 Knowlton St
SomervilleMA02145
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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 | $2,982 | $1,900 | $3,860 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,250 | $7,500 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,494 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,286 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 19 Garden St | studio | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA
As of September 11, 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 94 River St Model at 94 River St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 6 Bedford St, Unit R3 | 6 Bedford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b | 15 Vinal Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 220 Prospect St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 39 Lee St, Unit 3A | 39 Lee St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 375 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 375 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Square Apartments
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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Square?
The cheapest apartment in Central Square is Harvard Towers which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Central Square costs $3,615.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Central Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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