Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (32 Rentals)

410 Norfolk St, Unit 3

26 Callender St, Unit #1

338 Harvard St, Unit #6

404 Putnam Ave, Unit #2

73 River St, Unit #3a

403 Putnam Ave, Unit #2

24 Lambert St, Unit #B
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287 Harvard St, Unit #4

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #2

112 Willow St, Unit #3

22 Marcella St, Unit #2

150 Hampshire St, Unit 2

254 Western Ave, Unit 1

59 Sacramento St, Unit 11

1293 Cambridge St, Unit 2b
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329 Broadway, Unit #4

335 Windsor St, Unit #335

88 Ames St

5 Columbia St

19 Harrison St, Unit #2

69 Springfield St, Unit #1
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23 Harrison St, Unit #1

434 McGrath Hwy
Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Square Studio Apartments | $3,013 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,812 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,563 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,048 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,517 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,131 | $1,025 | $9,500 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 1293 Cambridge St, Unit 2b listed at $1,200.
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 $3,029.
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 $2,250 at 13 6th St, Unit 3.
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 1,206 sq ft.
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