Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (6,562 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$2,729 - $10,099
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$2,630 - $10,000
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$2,729 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
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$3,061 - $9,633
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$3,061 - $9,633

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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Vivo
$3,190 - $5,424
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$3,122 - $5,356
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
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$2,586 - $7,812
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$2,586 - $7,812

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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Chroma
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$3,324 - $19,564
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$3,324 - $19,564

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$3,324 - $19,564
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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One65 Main
$3,797 - $10,000
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$3,797 - $10,000

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,751 - $6,313
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$3,751 - $6,313

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
$3,230 - $5,135
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$3,223 - $5,128
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
$3,427 - $4,377
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$3,359 - $4,309
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,005
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$2,553 - $7,005

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,560 - $4,039
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$2,525 - $4,004
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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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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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,785 - $5,380
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$2,785 - $5,380

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$2,785 - $5,380
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,318 - $6,674
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$3,318 - $6,674

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$3,318 - $6,674
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
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$4,485 - $6,205
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$4,485 - $6,205

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$4,485 - $6,205
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall East
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$2,989 - $6,616
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$2,989 - $6,616

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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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AVA North Point
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$2,908 - $4,813
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$2,850 - $4,755
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$58

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$2,908 - $4,813
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AVA North Point

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Twenty|20
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$3,106 - $18,157
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$3,106 - $18,157

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Twenty|20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,174 - $15,312
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
$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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334 Harvard Street
$2,550 - $3,450
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$2,550 - $3,450

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$2,550 - $3,450
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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49 Roseland St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

49 Roseland St, Unit 2

49 Roseland StCambridge, MA 02140
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202 Hurley St, Unit NA
$2,600
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$2,600

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202 Hurley St, Unit NA

202 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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170 Webster Ave, Unit 170
$5,500
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$5,500

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$5,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

170 Webster Ave, Unit 170

170 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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237 Columbia St, Unit 4L
$3,075
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$3,075

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$3,075
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 2

237 Columbia St, Unit 4L

237 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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39 Lee St, Unit 3A
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

39 Lee St, Unit 3A

39 Lee StCambridge, MA 02139
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49 Irving St, Unit 3
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

49 Irving St, Unit 3

49 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Gore Street Pl, Unit 3M
$4,750
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$4,750

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$4,750
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Gore Street Pl, Unit 3M

3 Gore Street PlCambridge, MA 02141
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170 Webster Ave, Unit 1
$5,500
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$5,500

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170 Webster Ave, Unit 1

170 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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216 Columbia St, Unit 1A
$4,795
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$4,795

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$4,795
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

216 Columbia St, Unit 1A

216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Jefferson St, Unit 33M
$4,300
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$4,300

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$4,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

33 Jefferson St, Unit 33M

33 Jefferson StCambridge, MA 02141
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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 1,782 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,450 to $10,556 with an average price of $2,813.

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 $1,250 to $9,788 with an average monthly rent of $3,473.

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 $1,799 to $26,091. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,339.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,208 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,477 to $21,812 - averaging $4,949 for the location.

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