Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (48 Rentals)

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Chroma
$3,345 - $26,891

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Base Rent$3,345 - $26,891

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,843

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Base Rent$2,553 - $6,843

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,225 - $6,125

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Base Rent$3,225 - $6,125

Total Monthly Price$3,225 - $6,125
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $5,270

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Base Rent$2,500 - $5,235
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Chapman Arms
$2,500 - $3,500

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
Rent Specials
$3,285 - $4,950

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Base Rent$3,285 - $4,950

Total Monthly Price$3,285 - $4,950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

334 Harvard Street

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

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Base Rent$7,000

Total Monthly Price$7,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

183 River St, Unit 2

183 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
$3,350

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Base Rent$3,350

Total Monthly Price$3,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1

4 Belvidere PlCambridge, MA 02139
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330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

330 Harvard St, Unit 334 - D7

330 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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904 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

904 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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

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Base Rent$2,250 - $4,600

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $4,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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292 Harvard St
$2,350 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,350 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,350 - $2,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

292 Harvard St

292 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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340 Franklin St
$2,600 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

340 Franklin St

340 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Union Pl
4 Bedroom Apartments

4 Union Pl

4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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303 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Harvard St

303 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Cambridge Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cambridge Tower

872 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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1055 Cambridge St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1055 Cambridge St

1055 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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137 Willow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

137 Willow St

137 Willow StCambridge, MA 02141
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55 Broadway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Broadway

55 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02142
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171-173 Auburn St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

171-173 Auburn St

171-173 Auburn StCambridge, MA 02139
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110 Pleasant St
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Pleasant St

110 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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289 Harvard St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

289 Harvard St

289 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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44 Columbia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

44 Columbia St

44 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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24 Pearl St
Studio Apartments

24 Pearl St

24 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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177 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

177 Franklin St

177 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139

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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$3,095 - $4,650

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Base Rent$3,095 - $4,650

Total Monthly Price$3,095 - $4,650
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,620 - $3,650

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Base Rent$2,620 - $3,650

Total Monthly Price$2,620 - $3,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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35 Union Sq, Unit #300 SMVL
$3,800

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Base Rent$3,800

Total Monthly Price$3,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Union Sq, Unit #300 SMVL

35 Union SqSomerville, MA 02143
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35

25 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Harold St, Unit 1
$5,200

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Base Rent$5,200

Total Monthly Price$5,200
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Harold St, Unit 1

19 Harold StSomerville, MA 02143
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Loen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loen

71 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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1-7 Beckwith Cir
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1-7 Beckwith Cir

1-7 Beckwith CirSomerville, MA 02143
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25 Beacon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Beacon St

25 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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63 Bow St
3 Bedroom Apartments

63 Bow St

63 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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1 Summer St
Studio Apartments

1 Summer St

1 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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70 Prospect St
4 Bedroom Apartments

70 Prospect St

70 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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16 Union Sq
1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Union Sq

16 Union SqSomerville, MA 02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $4,184.

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 $4,200 at 25 Portsmouth St, Unit 3.

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 1,679 sq ft.

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