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$2,415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 27Total Monthly Price
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$2,040
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$2,415
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 27Total Monthly Price
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$2,370
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10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,325
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 56 7th St
6 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,250
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3Total Monthly Price
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$4,810
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$440
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$5,250
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,600
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16Total Monthly Price
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$5,160
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$440
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$5,600
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,200
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,760
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$440
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$3,200
270 Harvard St
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,105
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5Total Monthly Price
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$2,730
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$375
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$3,105
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,315
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27Total Monthly Price
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$3,940
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$375
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$4,315
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15Total Monthly Price
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$2,760
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$375
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$3,135
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,320
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,880
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$440
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$3,320
266 Harvard St
266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,200
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2Total Monthly Price
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$3,760
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$440
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$4,200
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,145
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$3,770
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$375
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$4,145
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,785
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22Total Monthly Price
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$4,320
Required Monthly Fees
$465
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$4,785
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,170
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14Total Monthly Price
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$3,730
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$440
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$4,170
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,440
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 27Total Monthly Price
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$3,000
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$440
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$3,440
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,590
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21Total Monthly Price
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$4,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,590
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,610
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now357 Windsor St
357 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,200
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19Total Monthly Price
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$4,760
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$5,200
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 11Total Monthly Price
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$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,515
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8Total Monthly Price
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$4,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,375
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$6,020
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$5,550
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$470
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$6,020
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22Total Monthly Price
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$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$410
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$4,150
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,165
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18Total Monthly Price
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$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$465
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$4,165
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,215
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,840
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$375
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$4,215
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Total Monthly Price
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$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,675
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27Total Monthly Price
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$3,000
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$375
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$3,375
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6Total Monthly Price
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$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,870
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,565
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,640
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,200
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,640
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,445
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$3,070
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$375
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$3,445
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,965
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1Total Monthly Price
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$4,520
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$445
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$4,965
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,065
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2Total Monthly Price
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$4,620
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$445
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$5,065
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,785
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$5,340
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$445
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$5,785
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5Total Monthly Price
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$3,320
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$375
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$3,695
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,770
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2Total Monthly Price
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$3,410
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$360
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$3,770
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,770
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$3,410
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$360
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$3,770
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,720
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22Total Monthly Price
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$3,360
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$360
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$3,720
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,505
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1Total Monthly Price
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$4,130
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$375
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$4,505
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1Total Monthly Price
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$4,130
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$375
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$4,505
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
175 River St
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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 |
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| Central Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,589 | $2,485 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,231 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,535 | $1,280 | $7,950 |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,390 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,041 | $1,075 | $9,975 |
| Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,983 | $1,430 | $8,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 1436 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $15,000. There are also 681 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,075 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 $1,075 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,057.
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 $2,600 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
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