
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (393 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Central Square area of Cambridge that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


808-812 Memorial Drive II

Longfellow Apartments

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Market Central

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The Residences of University Park

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100 Memorial Drive

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Church Corner

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

31-33 Roberts Rd

Central Square LLC( Residential)
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Proto Kendall Square

Auburn Court

524 Putnam Ave

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334 Harvard Street

19 Garden St

281 Brookline St, Unit 1

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70 School St, Unit 1

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27 Lambert St, Unit U1

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33 Jefferson St, Unit 3A

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226 Windsor St
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359 Western Ave, Unit 3M

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80 Magazine St

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23 Jay St, Unit M

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155 Tremont St, Unit 1

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263 Elm St

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224 Columbia St, Unit 1

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285 Windsor St

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216 Columbia St, Unit 1A

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40 Jay St, Unit A

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33 Jefferson St, Unit 33M
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13 Berkshire St, Unit 2

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244 Prospect St

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23 Jay St

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15 Marney St, Unit 3

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25 Marney St, Unit 2

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29 JFK St, Unit 4

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24 Hews St, Unit 1

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63 Plymouth St, Unit a

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72 Kirkland St, Unit 1

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169 Thorndike St, Unit 2
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26 Jay St, Unit a

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359 Columbia St, Unit 2

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118 Columbia St

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374 Prospect St, Unit 1M

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378 Washington St, Unit 2M

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1172 Massachusetts Ave

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350 Allston St, Unit 3

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183 River St, Unit 2

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935 Cambridge St

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183 Columbia St, Unit 303
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,974 | $2,075 | $4,110 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $1,600 | $7,930 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,554 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,430 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,749 | $4,000 | $8,800 |
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Most Pet Friendly Central Square Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Central Square area of Boston, MA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Auburn Court with prices starting from $3,300 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. Proto Kendall Square scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,370. Here are the most Pet Friendly Central Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Auburn Court | 3.8/4 | Cambridgeport | $3,300 |
| Proto Kendall Square | 3.6/4 | Kendall Square | $3,370 |
| 334 Harvard Street | 3.6/4 | Mid Cambridge | $3,100 |
| Clinton & Prospect Apartments | 3.2/4 | Mid Cambridge | $2,305 |
| Kendall Crossing Apartments | 3.2/4 | Kendall Square | $3,200 |
| 43 Park St, Unit 18 | 3/4 | Conway Park | $5,700 |
| Verra | 3/4 | North Allston | $2,663 |
| The Residences of University Park | 3/4 | Cambridgeport | $3,671 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Central Square
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Central Square of Central Square is the Studio Model at Union 346, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,820. The second cheapest Central Square Pet Friendly apartment is the Link B2-S.12 Studio unit at Market Central starting at $2,886. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central Square apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Union 346 | Studio | $2,820 |
| Market Central | Link B2-S.12 | $2,886 |
| 334 Harvard Street | One Bedroom | $3,100 |
| Verra | HS7 | Studio | 1 Bath | $3,108 |
| Kendall Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom | $3,200 |
| Chroma | Teal | $3,333 |
| Proto Kendall Square | Studio-K | $3,370 |
| Auburn Court | 2 Bed Flat | $3,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #19
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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John M. Tobin Montessori School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Central Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Central Square?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Central Square is at 17 Hunting St listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Central Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Central Square is $4,235.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at 13 Pleasant St, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Central Square Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Central Square is currently at 2,821 sq ft.
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