
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (372 Rentals)


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Longfellow Apartments

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Market Central

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929 Mass

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100 Memorial Drive

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Proto Kendall Square

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Chapman Arms

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334 Harvard Street
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 5

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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3

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21 Fayette St, Unit #1

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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

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15 Wendell St, Unit T

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1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

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4 West St, Unit 334-B7

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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

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10 Gray St, Unit 12

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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
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1238 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #5

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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8

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8 Fulkerson St

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375 Prospect St, Unit 1

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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

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3 Langdon St, Unit C

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8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1

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368 Broadway, Unit 2R

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364 Harvard St, Unit 6

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16 Chauncy St, Unit 26
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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6

26 John F. Kennedy St

21 Wendell St

11 Gray St

100 Memorial Dr

15 Pearl St

11 Gray St

252 Putnam Ave

240 Sidney St

21 Wendell St
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240 Sidney St

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88 Ames St

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88 Ames St

9 Elmer St

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88 Ames St

27 William St

77 Hancock St

1686 Massachusetts Ave

872 Massachusetts Ave

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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 | $2,871 | $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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 372 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Central Square Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | $2,050 |
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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 Studio Central Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Square with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Central Square is at Longfellow Apartments listed at $2,050.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Square is $2,871.
What is the largest available Studio Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Central Square Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Central Square is currently 0 sq ft.
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