
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (299 Rentals)


17 Bay St, Unit 3R

17 Bay St, Unit 2R

27 Lambert St, Unit 3L

27 Lambert St, Unit 3L

98 Willow St, Unit 4

6 Antrim St

329 Harvard St, Unit 1

17B Suffolk St
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333 Harvard St, Unit 6A

1619 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2B

287 Harvard St, Unit 19

113 Willow St, Unit 110-03

119 Willow St, Unit 114-02

564 Green St

1637 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

108 Willow St, Unit 114-03

88 Willow St, Unit 03

45 Trowbridge St, Unit #64

287 Harvard St, Unit 19
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287 Harvard St, Unit 19

285 Harvard St

46 Inman St, Unit 31

208 River St, Unit E-4

4 Bishop Allen Dr

120 Willow St, Unit 04

64 Plymouth St

68 Plymouth St, Unit 1

68 Plymouth St, Unit 1
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98 Willow St, Unit 102-04

17 Centre St, Unit A

361 Prospect St

68 Allston St, Unit 1

68 Allston St, Unit 1

13 Howard St

68 Allston St

13 Howard St, Unit 3

118 Berkshire St, Unit 6

884 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10A

116 Willow St, Unit 116-04
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885 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12A

357 Prospect St, Unit #3

4 Fayette Park, Unit 3

12 Ellery St, Unit #402

434 Franklin St, Unit 3L

20 Portsmouth St, Unit 2

22 Portsmouth St, Unit T

12 Lee St, Unit 2A

36 Portsmouth St, Unit 3

950 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2B
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 | $3,725 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,924 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,313 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,661 | $4,000 | $9,000 |
Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,352 | $7,000 | $9,975 |
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There are currently 299 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 2938 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $29,690. There are also 1298 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $2,000 to $15,000.
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 $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,937.
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 $2,800 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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