
Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (7,133 Rentals)


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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

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Flats on First

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Chroma

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Elevate

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Third Square

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One65 Main

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Watermark Kendall West
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Longfellow Apartments

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AVA North Point

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Vivo

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Church Corner

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929 Mass

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Axiom

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Lofts at Kendall Square

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100 Memorial Drive

Pacific Street Apartments

784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments

The University

The Cantabrigia

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Watermark Kendall East

Cambridge Ivy Inn

Central Square LLC( Residential)
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Prism

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Proto Kendall Square

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Zinc

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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

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Twenty20

Auburn Court

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Forest Court

Chapman Arms

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334 Harvard Street

4 Union Pl
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288 Prospect St, Unit 2

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372 Prospect St, Unit 3

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339 Broadway

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434 Franklin St

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39 Fairmont St, Unit 1

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13 Andrew St, Unit 1

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381 Harvard St, Unit 1A

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168 River St, Unit 1

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9 Centre St, Unit D

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62 Dana St, Unit N
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,738 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,838 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,794 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,172 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,220 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 1,821 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,650 to $10,000 with an average price of $2,738.
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 $1,150 to $19,912 with an average monthly rent of $3,319.
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 $1,800 to $19,230. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,016.
How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,271 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $20,000 - averaging $4,838 for the location.
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