
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (553 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Central Square area of Cambridge with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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CHR Harvard Square Communities

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Chroma

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Kendall Crossing Apartments

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808-812 Memorial Drive II

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Longfellow Apartments

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Market Central

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Church Corner

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929 Mass

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Clinton & Prospect Apartments
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100 Memorial Drive

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Central Square LLC( Residential)

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Chapman Arms

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Auburn Court

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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334 Harvard Street

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3 Palermo St

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230 Western Ave

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5 Concord Ave

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19 Garden St
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230 Brookline St, Unit 3A

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F

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81 Tremont St

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161 Otis St, Unit R

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122 Berkshire St, Unit 3

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17 Story St

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32 Warren St, Unit 27 Warner St #3

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1111 Cambridge St

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29 Marney St, Unit 27R

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8 7th St, Unit 8
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33 Jefferson St

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12 Prince St, Unit 2

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10 Gilmore St, Unit 3

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1190 Cambridge St, Unit 3B

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7 Story St, Unit 1DW

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168 Elm St, Unit 3

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20 Jefferson St, Unit a

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330 Harvard St, Unit 1R

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1 Crawford St, Unit #9

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79 Martin St, Unit #34
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12 Magnolia Ave, Unit #1

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201 Elm St, Unit #SF

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19 7th St, Unit 1

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230 Brookline St

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281 Brookline St, Unit 1

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209 Harvard St, Unit 209 Harvard St.

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14 Glenwood Ave, Unit #2

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33 Jefferson St

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12 Prince St, Unit R2

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377 Prospect St, Unit R2
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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 |
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| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,982 | $1,900 | $3,860 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,250 | $7,500 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,494 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,286 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #12
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 353 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,900 to $3,860 with an average price of $2,982.
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 $1,250 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,387.
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 $2,000 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,198.
How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 265 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $20,550 - averaging $4,494 for the location.
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