
Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,338 Rentals)


39 Inman St

46 Bigelow St, Unit 3

44 Bigelow St, Unit 2

45 Inman St, Unit 42

284 Harvard St, Unit #26

284 Harvard St, Unit 64
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285 Harvard St, Unit #110

46 Inman St, Unit 31

285 Harvard St

29 Inman St, Unit 1

287 Harvard St, Unit 75

287 Harvard St, Unit 19

287 Harvard St, Unit 19

269 Harvard St, Unit 27

336 Broadway, Unit 1

6 Saint Paul St, Unit 2
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6 Saint Paul St, Unit 2

141 Prospect St, Unit 1

141 Prospect St

39 Lee St, Unit 3A

35 Lee St, Unit 17

6 Antrim St

28 Lee St, Unit 5

37 Lee St, Unit 7

368 Broadway, Unit 2

368 Broadway, Unit 2R

368 Broadway, Unit 3L

140 Prospect St

140 Prospect St
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12 Lee St, Unit 2A

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

885 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12A

4 Fayette Park, Unit 3

171 Hancock St, Unit 1

171 Hancock St, Unit 1

231 Harvard St, Unit 6
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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

173 Hancock St, Unit 1

90 Hancock St, Unit 1

88 Hancock St, Unit 8

326 Harvard St, Unit 2

872 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 308

4 Crawford St, Unit 2

872 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 403
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884 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10A
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 | $3,677 | $2,500 | $6,500 |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,899 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,371 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,534 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,352 | $7,000 | $9,975 |
Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 1338 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 2822 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $970 to $29,690. There are also 1332 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $2,000 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 $2,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,116.
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 $1,050 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.
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