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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarvard Towers
295 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,510 - $7,395
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities
1 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,200 - $3,275
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKendall Crossing Apartments
157 Sixth StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,333 - $22,550
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Chroma
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,965 - $3,795
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,406 - $7,005
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Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,555 - $4,039
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,600 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive
100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,606 - $9,077
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$3,606 - $9,077
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The Residences of University Park
91 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,305 - $3,595
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 6Clinton & Prospect Apartments
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,485 - $6,205
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$4,485 - $6,205
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Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now31-33 Roberts Rd
31-33 Roberts RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,850 - $5,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Square LLC( Residential)
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,171 - $15,057
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Proto Kendall Square
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,300 - $4,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAuburn Court
One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,500 - $3,525
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChapman Arms
4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600 - $3,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now524 Putnam Ave
524 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,550 - $3,450
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$2,550 - $3,450
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334 Harvard Street
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,900 - $4,480
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrattle Arms Apartments
60 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,400 - $3,600
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now19 Garden St
19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,200 - $3,250
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now5 Concord Ave
5 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
50 7th St, Unit 1
50 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,9501 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
27 Lambert St, Unit 1B
27 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,1253 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
226 Windsor St
226 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,2003 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
359 Western Ave, Unit 3M
359 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,8003 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
230 Brookline St, Unit 3A
230 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,380
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$4,380
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$4,380
121 Webster Ave, Unit 4
121 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,500
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$4,500
80 Magazine St
80 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,850
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$4,850
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$4,850
376 Prospect St, Unit #3
376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$6,825
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$6,825
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$6,825
23 Jay St, Unit M
23 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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35 Roberts Rd, Unit 2
35 Roberts RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,999
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$2,999
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$2,999
10 Dana St, Unit 10 dana st apt 215
10 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
155 Tremont St, Unit 1
155 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,200
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$4,200
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$4,200
361 Western Ave, Unit 3T
361 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,850
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376 Prospect St, Unit 3B
376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,695
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263 Elm St
263 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,050
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$3,050
97 Hancock St, Unit 4B
97 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,795
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$4,795
224 Columbia St, Unit 1
224 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Windsor St
285 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650
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$2,650
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$2,650
189 Brookline St, Unit 2
189 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,500
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$3,500
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390 Windsor St, Unit 1
390 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,800
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$3,800
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$3,800
60 Magazine St, Unit B
60 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,100
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$5,100
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$5,100
282 Windsor St
282 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
39 Lee St, Unit 3A
39 Lee StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,795
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$4,795
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216 Columbia St, Unit 1A
216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,500
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$5,500
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170 Webster Ave, Unit 170
170 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,500
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40 Jay St, Unit A
40 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,300
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$4,300
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33 Jefferson St, Unit 33M
33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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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 | $2,960 | $1,875 | $4,190 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,250 | $8,377 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,566 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,417 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,684 | $4,000 | $8,800 |
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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 $1,875 to $4,190 with an average price of $2,960.
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 $8,377 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.
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 $2,050 to $12,806. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,110.
How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 338 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $12,350 - averaging $4,566 for the location.
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