Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (47 Rentals)

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property at 42 Putnam Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 184 Green St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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184 Green St, Unit 1

184 Green St
CambridgeMA02139

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 69 Dana St

$1,750 - $2,300

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$1,750 - $2,300
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$1,750 - $2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138

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property at 95A Beacon St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95A Beacon St, Unit 95A

95A Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 204 Banks St Model at 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.23
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F83 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 7283 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
94 River St94 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
18 Aldersey St, Unit 2218 Aldersey St1BR,1BA$0.25
30 Bow St, Unit 14F30 Bow StStudio ,1BA$0.24
2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 22 Norfolk Ter1BR,1BA$0.23
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?

There are currently 1397 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $21,590. There are also 766 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $960 to $14,000.

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 $960 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,065.

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 $2,795 to $21,590, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $960 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $990.

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