Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (96 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Central Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Proto Kendall Square
$3,216 - $17,898
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,116 - $16,374
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$3,116 - $16,374

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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
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$3,675 - $6,320
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$3,675 - $6,320

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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,650 - $3,830
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$2,615 - $3,795
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Verra
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$2,593 - $6,141
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Prospect Union Square
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$2,770 - $10,399
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Bay Square
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Bay Square

950 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Iman Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iman Crossing

305 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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Loen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loen

71 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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901 Massachusetts Ave
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901 Massachusetts Ave

901 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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369 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

369 Franklin St

369 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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931 Massachusetts Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

931 Massachusetts Ave

931 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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28 River St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 River St

28 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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Columbia Cast
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Cast

49-53 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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292 Prospect St
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292 Prospect St

292 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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60 Ellery St
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60 Ellery St

60 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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14 Carlisle St
Studio Apartments

14 Carlisle St

14 Carlisle StCambridge, MA 02139
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18-20 Carlisle St
Studio Apartments

18-20 Carlisle St

18-20 Carlisle StCambridge, MA 02139
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317 Prospect St
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317 Prospect St

317 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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125 Hampshire St
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125 Hampshire St

125 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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11-13 Ellery St
Studio Apartments

11-13 Ellery St

11-13 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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178 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Elm St

178 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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341 Columbia St
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341 Columbia St

341 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02141
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109 Windsor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Windsor St

109 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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1102 Cambridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1102 Cambridge Street

1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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198 River St
3 Bedroom Apartments

198 River St

198 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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382-392 Harvard St
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382-392 Harvard St

382-392 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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376-378 Windsor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

376-378 Windsor St

376-378 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02141
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5-7 Banks St
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5-7 Banks St

5-7 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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43-45 Oak St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

43-45 Oak St

43-45 Oak StSomerville, MA 02143
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Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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73-75 Magazine St
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73-75 Magazine St

73-75 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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69 Banks St
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69 Banks St

69 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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11-15 Green St
Studio Apartments

11-15 Green St

11-15 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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322 Western Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

322 Western Ave

322 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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111 Webster Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Webster Ave

111 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Hingham St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2 Hingham St

2 Hingham StCambridge, MA 02138
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 373 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,685 to $4,650 with an average price of $2,913.

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 $1,000 to $10,277 with an average monthly rent of $3,273.

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 $2,400 to $15,109. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,032.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 346 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $20,653 - averaging $4,702 for the location.

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