
Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,279 Rentals)


284 Harvard St, Unit 51

46 Inman St, Unit 31

285 Harvard St

28 Inman St, Unit 5

287 Harvard St, Unit 19

287 Harvard St, Unit I-21
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269 Harvard St, Unit 27

269 Harvard St, Unit 27

336 Broadway, Unit 1

6 Saint Paul St, Unit 2

6 Saint Paul St, Unit 2

141 Prospect St, Unit 1

141 Prospect St

39 Lee St, Unit 3A

39 Lee St, Unit 3A

35 Lee St, Unit 17

6 Antrim St

368 Broadway, Unit 2
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368 Broadway, Unit 3L

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34

881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34

885 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44

881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44

881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 52

171 Hancock St, Unit 1

171 Hancock St, Unit 1

231 Harvard St, Unit 6

231 Harvard St, Unit 6

720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

173 Hancock St, Unit 1

173 Hancock St, Unit 1

173 Hancock St, Unit 1

199 Prospect St, Unit 6

88 Hancock St, Unit 2

90 Hancock St, Unit B1

321 Harvard St, Unit 309
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321 Harvard St, Unit 309

90 Hancock St, Unit 1

872 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 308

872 Massachusetts Ave

884 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10A

184 Prospect St, Unit 184

229 Harvard St, Unit 1
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4 Saint Mary Rd

4 Saint Mary Rd

229 Harvard St, Unit 6
Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,714 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,511 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,304 | $1,410 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,779 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,802 | $1,110 | $9,975 |
Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,522 | $1,460 | $6,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 2646 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $29,690. There are also 1279 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,100 to $22,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Square ranges from $1,100 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,260.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Square?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Square range from $2,750 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.
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