
Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (8,040 Rentals)


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Proto Kendall Square

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Church Corner

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Axiom

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100 Memorial Drive

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Elevate

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Lofts at Kendall Square

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Third Square

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Market Central

31-33 Roberts Rd

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Watermark Kendall East

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AVA North Point

8-12 Wendell St

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Forest Court

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524 Putnam Ave

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334 Harvard Street

Brattle Arms Apartments

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12 Merrill St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

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91 Tremont St, Unit 3B, Unit 3B

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22 Hews St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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22 8th St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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87 3rd St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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54 Portsmouth St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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120 Willow St, Unit 116, Unit 116

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68 Allston St, Unit #1, Unit #1

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241 River St, Unit 10, Unit 10

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169 Windsor St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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56 Portsmouth St, Unit 563, Unit 563

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22 Lambert St, Unit 3B, Unit 3B

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159 Auburn St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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159 Auburn St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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 | $2,657 | $868 | $7,154 |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,138 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,929 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,750 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,929 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,491 | $5,940 | $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 2,095 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $868 to $7,154 with an average price of $2,657.
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 $1,100 to $10,404 with an average monthly rent of $3,321.
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 $1,820 to $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,138.
How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,416 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $26,898 - averaging $4,929 for the location.
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