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


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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

Ten Essex

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Flats on First

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929 Mass

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Chroma

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Watermark Kendall West

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Third Square

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Elevate
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Lofts at Kendall Square

Kendall Crossing Apartments

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Zinc

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One65 Main

808-812 Memorial Drive II

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Market Central

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Proto Kendall Square

AVA North Point

Magazine Street Apartments

434 - 440 Massachusetts Ave.
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Church Corner

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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100 Memorial Drive

Pacific Street Apartments

784 / 790 / 796 Main Street Apartments

Longfellow Apartments

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Watermark Kendall East

The University

Auburn Court

The Cantabrigia
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Central Square LLC( Residential)

Chapman Arms

Forest Court

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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community

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Twenty20

Cambridge Ivy Inn

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50 7th St, Unit 1

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88 Ames St, Unit FL16-ID44

334 Harvard Street

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313 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit 3
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98 Berkshire St, Unit 3C

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337 Cambridge St, Unit 2

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908 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8A

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507 Green St, Unit H

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30 Hancock St, Unit 3

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A

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10 4th Street Pl, Unit 1

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84 Thorndike St, Unit B

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795 Cambridge St, Unit 2
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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 |
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Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $1,713 | $8,399 |
Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,025 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,602 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,418 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,740 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,570 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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