Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (17 Rentals)

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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800

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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1

12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Hunting St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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10 Hunting St, Unit 1

10 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Langdon Sq, Unit 5
$3,295
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$3,295

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$3,295
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1 Langdon Sq, Unit 5

1 Langdon SqCambridge, MA 02138
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332 Franklin St, Unit 101
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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332 Franklin St, Unit 101

332 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139

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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
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88 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

88 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Story St, Unit 32
$3,375
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$3,375

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$3,375
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11 Story St, Unit 32

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 3F
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 3F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Hunting St
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Hunting St

17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Leland St, Unit Unit 3
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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22 Leland St, Unit Unit 3

22 Leland StSomerville, MA 02143
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21 Granite St, Unit 3
$4,250
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$4,250

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$4,250
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

21 Granite St, Unit 3

21 Granite StSomerville, MA 02143

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Central Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Central Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Central Square?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Central Square is at 16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment listed at $1,800.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Central Square Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Central Square is $3,077.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Central Square Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,000 at 13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R.

What is the average size for Central Square For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Central Square is currently at 4,153 sq ft.

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