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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKendall Crossing Apartments
157 Sixth StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,000 - $3,795
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,553 - $6,532
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$2,553 - $6,532
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Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,638 - $10,016
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$2,638 - $10,016
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$2,638 - $10,016
Proto Kendall Square
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
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$3,572 - $6,742
Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,100 - $6,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Square LLC( Residential)
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,050 - $3,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChapman Arms
4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800
334 Harvard Street
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,200 - $3,700
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4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now4 Union Pl
4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,770
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$2,770
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$2,770
25 Chauncy St, Unit #19
25 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
1717 Cambridge St, Unit #35
1717 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,770
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$2,770
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$2,770
27 Chauncy St, Unit #19
27 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
11 Andrew St, Unit #2
11 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
20 Langdon St, Unit 8
20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
852 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
23 Tufts St, Unit 2
23 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650
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$2,650
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$2,650
8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2
8 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
164 Hampshire St, Unit 1
164 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,995
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$3,995
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$3,995
55 Kelly Rd, Unit 2
55 Kelly RdCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 1
3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,300
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$4,300
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$4,300
350 Allston St, Unit 3
350 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,950
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$2,950
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$2,950
140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1
140 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3
328 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$8,800
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$8,800
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$8,800
381 Harvard St, Unit #382
381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B3
1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,150
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$3,150
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$3,150
46 Porter St, Unit 1
46 Porter StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
500 Franklin St, Unit #2
500 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,499
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$4,499
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$4,499
58 Pleasant St, Unit #2
58 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650
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$2,650
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$2,650
50 Hancock St, Unit 7
50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,499
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$3,499
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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit #4
4 Trowbridge PlCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,499
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$3,499
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$3,499
441 Franklin St, Unit #205
441 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,800
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$3,800
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$3,800
6 Story St, Unit #13-7
6 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,350
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$3,350
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$3,350
4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
4 Belvidere PlCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
509 Franklin St, Unit 1
509 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$3,600
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$3,600
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$3,600
171 Hampshire St, Unit 2
171 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
344 Putnam Ave, Unit 3
344 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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$4,800
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$4,800
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$4,800
216 Columbia St, Unit #218
216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150
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$3,150
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$3,150
336 Harvard St, Unit #A7
336 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
70 Kirkland St, Unit 33
70 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
422 Franklin St, Unit 1L
422 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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$3,000
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330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7
330 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,700
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$3,700
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$3,700
17 Story St, Unit 3
17 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
17 Pearl St, Unit 7
17 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
470 Green St, Unit 2
470 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,800
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$4,800
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$4,800
5 Elmer St, Unit 401
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,821 | $1,100 | $3,800 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,299 | $4,894 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $2,000 | $6,241 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,357 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,134 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,174 | $4,000 | $9,300 |
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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
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99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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71 / 100
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Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $3,472.
What is the largest Gated Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 999,999 square feet unit starting from $3,060 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 15,932 sq ft.
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