10 Brookline St
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2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (236 Rentals)
17 Bay
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27 Lambert St, Unit 3L, Unit 3L
27 Lambert St
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8 Bishop Richard Allen Dr
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1137 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 506, Unit 506
1137 Massachusetts Ave
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290 Prospect St, Unit 1, Unit 1
290 Prospect St
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 43, Unit 43
881 Massachusetts Ave
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10 Hunting St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Hunting St
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269 Harvard St, Unit 24, Unit 24
269 Harvard St
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8 Fulkerson St
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82 Kirkland St, Unit 2, Unit 2
82 Kirkland St
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68 Plymouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1
68 Plymouth St
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276 Harvard St, Unit 9-12, Unit 9-12
276 Harvard St
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11 Story St, Unit 3, Unit 3
11 Story St
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68 Allston St, Unit 1, Unit 1
68 Allston St
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116 Willow St, Unit 116-04, Unit 116-04
116 Willow St
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104 Trowbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4
104 Trowbridge St
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169 Windsor St, Unit 1, Unit 1
169 Windsor St
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357 Prospect St, Unit 3, Unit 3
357 Prospect St
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97 Hancock St, Unit 10, Unit 10
97 Hancock St
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5 Elmer St, Unit 2, Unit 2
5 Elmer St
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434 Franklin St, Unit 3L, Unit 3L
434 Franklin St
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36 Portsmouth St, Unit 3, Unit 3
36 Portsmouth St
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333 Harvard St, Unit 4A, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
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333 Harvard St, Unit 4A, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44, Unit 44
881 Massachusetts Ave
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290 Prospect St
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290 Prospect St
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 32, Unit 32
881 Massachusetts Ave
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291 Elm St
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 32, Unit 32
1580 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
66 Elm St
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16 Murdock St, Unit 2, Unit 2
16 Murdock St
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353 Prospect St, Unit 3, Unit 3
353 Prospect St
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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit 3C, Unit 3C
4 Trowbridge Pl
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23 Gray St, Unit 4, Unit 4
23 Gray St
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 2, Unit 2
13 Pleasant St
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104 Trowbridge St, Unit 3, Unit 3
104 Trowbridge St
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104 Trowbridge St, Unit 5, Unit 5
104 Trowbridge St
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357 Prospect St, Unit 03, Unit 03
357 Prospect St
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6 Clary St, Unit 1, Unit 1
6 Clary St
CambridgeMA02139
8 Saint Paul St, Unit 3, Unit 3
8 Saint Paul St
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1 Chauncy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
1 Chauncy St
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164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168, Unit 168
164 Putnam Ave
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33 Pleasant St, Unit 2, Unit 2
33 Pleasant St
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60 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
60 Magnolia Ave
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20 Ellery St, Unit 306, Unit 306
20 Ellery St
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55 Langdon St
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132 Columbia St, Unit 3, Unit 3
132 Columbia St
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1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31, Unit 31
1617 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,717 | $2,600 | $6,200 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,623 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,578 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,486 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,355 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,688 | $1,610 | $1,780 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 1351 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $20,622. There are also 892 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,075 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 $1,075 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,370.
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 $2,650 to $20,622, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.
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