Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (6,699 Rentals)

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Park 151
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$2,765 - $10,099
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$2,666 - $10,000
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$2,765 - $10,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,300 - $3,500
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$3,300 - $3,500

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$3,300 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Flats on First
Rent Specials
$3,177 - $6,480
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$3,177 - $6,480

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$3,177 - $6,480
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
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$2,557 - $13,429
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$2,557 - $13,429

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$2,557 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Third Square
$3,125 - $9,181
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$2,981 - $9,037
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$144

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$3,125 - $9,181
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,695 - $7,142
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$2,695 - $7,142

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$2,695 - $7,142
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,313 - $12,143
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$3,313 - $12,143

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$3,313 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,188 - $6,506
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$3,188 - $6,506

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$3,188 - $6,506
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,532
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$2,553 - $6,532

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$2,553 - $6,532
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $10,536
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$2,638 - $10,536

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$2,638 - $10,536
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,799 - $7,106
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$2,799 - $7,106

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$2,799 - $7,106
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
$3,220 - $16,886
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$3,220 - $16,886

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$3,220 - $16,886
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

9 Fulkerson St, Unit 1

9 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L

123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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18 Tremont St, Unit 2A
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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18 Tremont St, Unit 2A

18 Tremont StCambridge, MA 02139
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Kendall Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?

There are currently 1,796 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,100 to $8,267 with an average price of $2,749.

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 $17,687 with an average monthly rent of $3,288.

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 $2,000 to $10,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,980.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,166 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $16,816 - averaging $4,758 for the location.

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