Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (947 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Square area of Cambridge with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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929 Mass
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$2,435 - $4,080
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$2,335 - $3,980
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$100

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$2,435 - $4,080
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455

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$2,444 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,471 - $13,152
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$3,471 - $13,152

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$3,471 - $13,152
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,595 - $15,000
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$2,595 - $15,000

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$2,595 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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183 Harvard St, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

183 Harvard St, Unit 3

183 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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384 Washington St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

384 Washington St, Unit 1

384 Washington StCambridge, MA 02139
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288 Prospect St, Unit 2
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

288 Prospect St, Unit 2

288 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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795 Cambridge St
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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795 Cambridge St

795 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Dana St, Unit #43
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Dana St, Unit #43

5 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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61 Dana St, Unit 8
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

61 Dana St, Unit 8

61 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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378 Harvard St, Unit 3
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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378 Harvard St, Unit 3

378 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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156 Magazine St, Unit 23
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

156 Magazine St, Unit 23

156 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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156 Magazine St, Unit 23
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
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156 Magazine St, Unit 23

156 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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47 Tremont St, Unit 1
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

47 Tremont St, Unit 1

47 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 381 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,800 to $4,370 with an average price of $2,845.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Square ranges from $1,125 to $4,894 with an average monthly rent of $3,152.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Square range from $2,200 to $6,653. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,765.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 337 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $12,000 - averaging $4,373 for the location.

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