Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (554 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Central Square area of Cambridge that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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929 Mass
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$2,365 - $3,940
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$2,265 - $3,840
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$2,365 - $3,940
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,925 - $12,202
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$2,925 - $12,202

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$2,925 - $12,202
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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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $3,995
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$2,550 - $3,995

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$2,550 - $3,995
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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507 Green St, Unit H
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

507 Green St, Unit H

507 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

39 Fairmont StCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Hancock St, Unit 3
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

30 Hancock St, Unit 3

30 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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152 Magazine St, Unit T
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

152 Magazine St, Unit T

152 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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795 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

795 Cambridge St, Unit 2

795 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A

908 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Hancock St, Unit 3A
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

50 Hancock St, Unit 3A

50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Now

5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Now

1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

1697 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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35 Wendell St, Unit 22
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

35 Wendell St, Unit 22

35 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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40 Pearl St, Unit 2
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Pearl St, Unit 2

40 Pearl StCambridge, MA 02139
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40 Prince St, Unit 40
$5,595
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$5,595

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$5,595
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Prince St, Unit 40

40 Prince StCambridge, MA 02139
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13 Andrew St, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

13 Andrew St, Unit 1

13 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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1431 Cambridge St, Unit 1
$4,250
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$4,250

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$4,250
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1431 Cambridge St, Unit 1

1431 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139

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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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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 $3,500 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 334 Harvard Street scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,550. Here are the most Pet Friendly Central Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Auburn Court4/4Cambridgeport$3,500
334 Harvard Street3.8/4Mid Cambridge$2,550
The Nia3.8/4Prospect Hill Somerville$3,500
Proto Kendall Square3.6/4Kendall Square$2,925
6 Giles Park3.6/4Prospect Hill Somerville$3,500
Kendall Crossing Apartments3.4/4Kendall Square$3,100
929 Mass3.4/4Mid Cambridge$2,365
Clinton & Prospect Apartments3.2/4Mid Cambridge$2,305
Ten Essex3.2/4Central Square$2,995
Verra3/4North Allston$2,665

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 334 Harvard Street, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,550. The second cheapest Central Square Pet Friendly apartment is the Union House S3 Studio unit at Market Central starting at $2,553. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central Square apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
334 Harvard StreetStudio$2,550
Market CentralUnion House S3$2,553
VerraHS1 | Studio | 1 Bath$2,665
Clinton & Prospect ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath B$2,895
Ten EssexStudio (370sqft)$2,995
Kendall Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom$3,100
Proto Kendall SquareStudio-3E$3,106
929 MassPlan 2$3,110
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat$3,500
The Nia2BR/2.0BA$3,500

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 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 400 Broadway, Unit 3 listed at $2,050.

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 $3,797.

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 3,429 sq ft.

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