Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (55 Rentals)

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Chroma
$3,439 - $22,366
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
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$3,600 - $6,275
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$3,600 - $6,275

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$3,600 - $6,275
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $3,535
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$2,500 - $3,500
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,285 - $3,650
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$3,285 - $3,650

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$3,285 - $3,650
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 23

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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$7,000
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

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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$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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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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81 Tremont St, Unit 3
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

81 Tremont St, Unit 3

81 Tremont 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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1055 Cambridge St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1055 Cambridge St

1055 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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110 Pleasant St
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110 Pleasant St

110 Pleasant 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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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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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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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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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$2,895 - $4,650
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$2,895 - $4,650

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$2,895 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $2,950
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$2,750 - $2,950

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$2,750 - $2,950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

Union 346

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

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$3,800
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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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$3,400

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$3,400
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35

25 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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42 Ivaloo St, Unit 4
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

42 Ivaloo St, Unit 4

42 Ivaloo StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Harold St, Unit 1
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Harold St, Unit 1

19 Harold StSomerville, MA 02143
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397 Washington St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

397 Washington St, Unit 2

397 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143
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Loen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loen

71 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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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 $4,019.

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 1,478 sq ft.

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