Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (89 Rentals)

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Chroma
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$3,333 - $22,550
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$3,333 - $22,550

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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,406 - $7,005
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,555 - $4,039
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$2,520 - $4,004
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
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$4,485 - $6,205
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$4,485 - $6,205

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$4,485 - $6,205
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Church Corner

10 Magazine 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 Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,171 - $15,057
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
$2,550 - $3,450
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$2,550 - $3,450

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$2,550 - $3,450
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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183 River St, Unit 2
$7,000
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$7,000

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183 River St, Unit 2

183 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

140 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382
$8,800
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$8,800

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$8,800
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3

328 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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1642 Massachusetts Ave
$2,400 - $3,300
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$2,400 - $3,300

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$2,400 - $3,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1642 Massachusetts Ave

1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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6 Story St, Unit #13-7
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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6 Story St, Unit #13-7

6 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1

4 Belvidere PlCambridge, MA 02139
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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906
$3,950
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$3,950

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$3,950
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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906

310 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8

8 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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268 River St, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
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268 River St, Unit 3

268 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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216 Columbia St, Unit #218
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
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216 Columbia St, Unit #218

216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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336 Harvard St, Unit #A7
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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336 Harvard St, Unit #A7

336 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7

330 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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880 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 516
$2,945
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$2,945

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$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

880 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 516

880 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St
$2,250 - $4,600
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$2,250 - $4,600

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$2,250 - $4,600
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5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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359 Columbia St, Unit 2
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

359 Columbia St, Unit 2

359 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02141
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44 Lincoln St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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44 Lincoln St, Unit 1

44 Lincoln StCambridge, MA 02141
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1105 Cambridge St, Unit 1
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
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1105 Cambridge St, Unit 1

1105 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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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 $4,000.

What is the largest Gated Central Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at 1105 Cambridge St, Unit 1.

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 2,360 sq ft.

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