
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (362 Rentals)


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Chroma

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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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Chapman Arms

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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

334 Harvard Street

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5 Concord Ave
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19 Garden St

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

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1168 Massachusetts Ave

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9 Fulkerson St

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955 Cambridge St

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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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17 Pearl St, Unit 22

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5 Elmer St

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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

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220 Prospect St, Unit 1

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368 Broadway, Unit 2R

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12 Mount Auburn St, Unit 4

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12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6

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1110 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

100 Memorial Dr, Unit #0825C

375 Harvard St, Unit 9
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195 Hampshire St, Unit B

24 Chauncy St, Unit 3

18 Chauncy St, Unit 11

21 Brookline St, Unit #111

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL6-ID647

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL19-ID67

1150 Cambridge St

10 Essex St

1699 Massachusetts Ave

9 Dana St
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Trowbridge Court

The Cambridge Tower

Iman Crossing

303 Harvard St

179 Prospect St

371 Broadway

44 Pleasant St

23 Ware St

515 Putnam Ave

63 Dana St
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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 | $2,982 | $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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Largest Available Central Square Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central Square area of Boston, MA is found at Chroma and is listed at 519 square feet priced from $3,345. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chroma | Teal | 519 Sq Ft | $3,345 |
| 19 Garden St | studio | 500 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| Prospect Union Square | Studio-T-S6 | 491 Sq Ft | $3,183 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community | 400 Sq Ft | $2,340 | |
| Union 346 | Studio | 381 Sq Ft | $2,620 |
| 929 Mass | Studios | 380 Sq Ft | $2,535 |
Cheapest Available Central Square Studio Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Garden St | studio | $2,400 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 19 Garden St listed at $2,400.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Square is $2,982.
What is the largest available Studio Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 519 square feet unit starting from $3,345 at Chroma.
What is the average size for Central Square Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Central Square is currently 1,337 sq ft.
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