Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (6,146 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$2,805 - $10,099
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$2,706 - $10,000
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$2,805 - $10,099
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
$3,011 - $8,812
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Vivo
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$3,132 - $3,322
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$3,064 - $3,254
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,439 - $22,366
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$3,439 - $22,366

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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Axiom
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$3,272 - $3,603
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$3,204 - $3,535
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
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$3,063 - $7,250
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$3,063 - $7,250

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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$4,247 - $10,000
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$4,247 - $10,000

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$4,005 - $6,928
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$4,005 - $6,928

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
$3,155 - $5,950
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$3,148 - $5,943
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$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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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$4,115 - $5,975
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$4,115 - $5,975

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$4,115 - $5,975
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $4,735
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$2,500 - $4,700
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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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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Lofts at Kendall Square
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$3,255 - $5,348
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$3,255 - $5,348

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$3,255 - $5,348
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
$3,331 - $6,451
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$3,331 - $6,451

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$3,331 - $6,451
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,008 - $9,310
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$3,008 - $9,310

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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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AVA North Point
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$2,953 - $4,728
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$2,895 - $4,670
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$58

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$2,953 - $4,728
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

AVA North Point

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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Twenty|20
$3,164 - $18,597
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$3,164 - $18,597

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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 Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,285 - $3,650
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$3,285 - $3,650

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$3,285 - $3,650
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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59 Church St, Unit 201
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

59 Church St, Unit 201

59 Church StCambridge, MA 02138
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150 5th St, Unit 1
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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150 5th St, Unit 1

150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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102 Willow St, Unit 2
$2,975
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$2,975

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$2,975
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

102 Willow St, Unit 2

102 Willow StCambridge, MA 02141
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97 Hancock St, Unit 4
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
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97 Hancock St, Unit 4

97 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Ware St, Unit B206
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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10 Ware St, Unit B206

10 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
$4,300
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$4,300

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$4,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

52 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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177 Harvard St, Unit R3
$2,975
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$2,975

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$2,975
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177 Harvard St, Unit R3

177 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Fairmont Ave, Unit B2
$4,950
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$4,950

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$4,950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

30 Fairmont Ave, Unit B2

30 Fairmont AveCambridge, MA 02139
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177 Harvard St, Unit B3
$2,975
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$2,975

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$2,975
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177 Harvard St, Unit B3

177 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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55 Gore St, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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55 Gore St, Unit 2

55 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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32 Fairmont Ave, Unit R2
$4,950
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$4,950

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32 Fairmont Ave, Unit R2

32 Fairmont AveCambridge, MA 02139
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1110 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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1110 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

1110 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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 1,734 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,575 to $8,424 with an average price of $2,781.

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 $12,811 with an average monthly rent of $3,507.

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 $21,722. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,453.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,024 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $18,439 - averaging $4,873 for the location.

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