Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (6,501 Rentals)

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Park 151
$3,062 - $17,017
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$2,963 - $16,918
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$3,062 - $17,017
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Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Flats on First
$3,645 - $6,039
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$3,645 - $6,039

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$3,645 - $6,039
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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929 Mass
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$2,295 - $3,940
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$2,195 - $3,840
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$2,295 - $3,940
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,492 - $7,142
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$3,492 - $7,142

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$3,492 - $7,142
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,245 - $7,671
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$3,101 - $7,527
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$144

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$3,245 - $7,671
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
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$2,600 - $11,592
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$2,600 - $11,592

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$2,600 - $11,592
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,725 - $7,142
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$2,725 - $7,142

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$2,725 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,508 - $10,868
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$3,508 - $10,868

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$3,508 - $10,868
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,834 - $12,202
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$2,834 - $12,202

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$2,834 - $12,202
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,937 - $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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$2,595 - $15,000
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$2,595 - $15,000

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$2,595 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,078 - $6,512
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$3,078 - $6,512

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$3,078 - $6,512
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$2,777 - $14,315
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$2,777 - $14,315

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$2,777 - $14,315
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A
$3,350
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$3,350

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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A

908 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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507 Green St, Unit H
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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507 Green St, Unit H

507 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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30 Hancock St, Unit 3
$3,550
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$3,550

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$3,550
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30 Hancock St, Unit 3

30 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A

3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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795 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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795 Cambridge St, Unit 2

795 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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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
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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 1,788 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,713 to $8,399 with an average price of $2,750.

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 $1,070 to $18,811 with an average monthly rent of $3,301.

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 $2,200 to $16,940. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,025.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,122 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,155 to $16,523 - averaging $4,602 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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