Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (84 Rentals)

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Proto Kendall Square
$3,216 - $17,898
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,116 - $16,374
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$3,116 - $16,374
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$3,116 - $16,374
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Church Corner
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$3,675 - $6,320
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$3,675 - $6,320
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$3,675 - $6,320
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,650 - $3,830
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$2,615 - $3,795
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard Street
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$3,100 - $4,300
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$3,100 - $4,300
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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183 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$7,000
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$7,000
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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

183 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2

183 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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1236 Cambridge St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,800
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$3,800
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1236 Cambridge St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1236 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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76 Martin St, Unit 6, Unit 6
$2,700
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$2,700
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

76 Martin St, Unit 6, Unit 6

76 Martin StCambridge, MA 02138
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9 Soden St, Unit 007, Unit 007
$3,800
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$3,800
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

9 Soden St, Unit 007, Unit 007

9 Soden StCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Ellery St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$3,900
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$3,900
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

11 Ellery St, Unit 4, Unit 4

11 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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34 Chatham St, Unit B1, Unit B1
$2,250
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$2,250
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

34 Chatham St, Unit B1, Unit B1

34 Chatham StCambridge, MA 02139
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Central Square, Cambridge, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Central Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Central Square?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Central Square is at Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Central Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Central Square is $3,949.

What is the largest Gated Central Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,260 at 336 Harvard St, Unit G6.

What is the average size for Central Square Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Central Square is currently at 1,119 sq ft.

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