
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (856 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Square area of Cambridge with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Chroma

Kendall Crossing Apartments

808-812 Memorial Drive II

Longfellow Apartments

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Market Central

Magazine Street Apartments

434 - 440 Massachusetts Ave.

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Church Corner
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929 Mass

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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100 Memorial Drive

Pacific Street Apartments

784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments

The University

The Cantabrigia

Cambridge Ivy Inn

Central Square LLC( Residential)

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Proto Kendall Square
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Auburn Court

Chapman Arms

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334 Harvard Street

4 Union Pl

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50 Dana St, Unit 9

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1 Langdon St, Unit 6

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313 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit 3L

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1A

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1560 Cambridge St, Unit 1

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313 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit 3
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9 Gray Gdns E, Unit 3A

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20 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2A

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25 Highland Ave

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1433 Cambridge St, Unit 1A

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197 Sidney St, Unit 1

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27 Jay St, Unit A

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906 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B

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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

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371 Harvard St, Unit 375-2

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18 Tremont St, Unit 2
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11 Story St, Unit 3

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229 Harvard St, Unit #6

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1 Langdon St, Unit 6

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2 Sacramento St, Unit 3

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1R

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21 Trowbridge St, Unit 1

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229 Harvard St, Unit 1

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2 Ware St, Unit 207

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1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 403

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20 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2
Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,871 | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $1,150 | $4,846 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $2,200 | $6,241 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,434 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,008 | $4,000 | $9,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #19
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Square, Cambridge, MA
John M. Tobin Montessori School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?
There are currently 372 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,900 to $3,800 with an average price of $2,871.
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 $1,150 to $4,846 with an average monthly rent of $3,174.
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 $6,241. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,730.
How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 310 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $11,000 - averaging $4,434 for the location.
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