Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (7,963 Rentals)

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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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$2,553 - $7,105

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Flats on First
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$2,999 - $7,718
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$2,999 - $7,718

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$2,999 - $7,718
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Proto Kendall Square
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$2,766 - $7,320
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$2,766 - $7,320

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$2,766 - $7,320
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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One65 Main
$3,199 - $10,000
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$3,199 - $10,000

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$3,199 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,632 - $5,709
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$3,632 - $5,709

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$3,632 - $5,709
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Vivo
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$2,900 - $4,311
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
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$3,317 - $4,964
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,600 - $15,000
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$2,600 - $15,000

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$2,600 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$2,898 - $6,635
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$2,898 - $6,635

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$2,898 - $6,635
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
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$3,001 - $5,552
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
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$2,882 - $5,387
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$2,882 - $5,387

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$2,882 - $5,387
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard Street
$2,550 - $3,600
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$2,550 - $3,600

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$2,550 - $3,600
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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72 Gore
$2,885 - $2,995
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$2,885 - $2,995

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$2,885 - $2,995
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72 Gore

72 GoreCambridge, MA 02141
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61 Market St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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61 Market St, Unit 2

61 Market StCambridge, MA 02139
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368 Broadway
$4,800 - $5,400
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$4,800 - $5,400

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$4,800 - $5,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

368 Broadway

368 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139

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30 Cambridge Ter
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
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30 Cambridge Ter

30 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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6 Beech St
$3,750 - $5,500
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$3,750 - $5,500

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$3,750 - $5,500
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Beech St

6 Beech StCambridge, MA 02140
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2028 Massachusetts Ave
$2,800 - $4,500
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$2,800 - $4,500

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$2,800 - $4,500
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2028 Massachusetts Ave

2028 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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6 Canal Park
$3,600 - $4,300
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$3,600 - $4,300

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$3,600 - $4,300
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6 Canal Park

6 Canal ParkCambridge, MA 02141
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376 Prospect St, Unit 3
$5,450
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$5,450

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$5,450
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

376 Prospect St, Unit 3

376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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26 Porter Rd, Unit 1
$4,950
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$4,950

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$4,950
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26 Porter Rd, Unit 1

26 Porter RdCambridge, MA 02140

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Massachusetts, including Cambridge. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Cambridge, Kendall Square is now ranked as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the most respected learning and education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this neighborhood is a highly-rated residential area for its the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has established a name for itself as one of the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this section of Cambridge is one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?

There are currently 2,119 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $868 to $8,023 with an average price of $2,635.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kendall Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kendall Square ranges from $1,299 to $16,052 with an average monthly rent of $3,315.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kendall Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kendall Square range from $2,200 to $26,256. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,095.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,441 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $26,264 - averaging $4,971 for the location.

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