1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (2,859 Rentals)

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Market Central
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$2,980 - $4,476
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$2,553 - $7,105

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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Flats on First
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$4,859
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$2,999 - $7,718

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$2,999 - $7,718
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 18

Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Proto Kendall Square
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $7,320
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$2,766 - $7,320

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$2,766 - $7,320
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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One65 Main
$4,003 - $4,643
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$3,199 - $10,000

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$3,199 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,632 - $4,514
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$3,632 - $5,709

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$3,632 - $5,709
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Vivo
Rent Specials
$4,243
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
Rent Specials
$3,249 - $3,802
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,900 - $3,400
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$2,600 - $15,000

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$2,600 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$3,991 - $4,281
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$2,898 - $6,635

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$2,898 - $6,635
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$3,100 - $3,400
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
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$3,428 - $4,478
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$2,882 - $5,387

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$2,882 - $5,387
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,600
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$2,550 - $3,600

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$2,550 - $3,600
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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61 Market St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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61 Market St, Unit 2

61 Market StCambridge, MA 02139
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6 Beech St
$3,750
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$3,750 - $5,500

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$3,750 - $5,500
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6 Beech St

6 Beech StCambridge, MA 02140
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

720 Cambridge St, Unit 2

720 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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32 Shepard St, Unit 33
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

32 Shepard St, Unit 33

32 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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2 Norfolk Ter, Unit 2

2 Norfolk TerCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St
$2,450 - $2,475
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$2,450 - $2,475

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$2,450 - $2,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

100 River St

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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223 Hurley St, Unit B
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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223 Hurley St, Unit B

223 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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223 Hurley St, Unit B
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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223 Hurley St, Unit B

223 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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23 Jay St, Unit D
$4,995
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$4,995

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$4,995
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 18

23 Jay St, Unit D

23 Jay StCambridge, MA 02139

Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Kendall Square area of Boston, MA is found at Avenir and is listed at 1,522 square feet priced from $4,465. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avenir1 Bedroom AAA1,522 Sq Ft$4,465
The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf1 Bed/2 Bath-a20g1,330 Sq Ft$7,500
275 Medford041,160 Sq Ft$3,470
One CanalMerrimac Penthouse Premier996 Sq Ft$5,186
ElevateDesign 1R Premier989 Sq Ft$4,099
345 HarrisonOne Bedroom A1BW969 Sq Ft$4,283
ArrisA4 L2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath941 Sq Ft$4,198
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$3,990
West Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment630 Sq Ft$3,250
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom610 Sq Ft$3,450

Cheapest Available Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kendall Square of Boston, MA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,517 at Boylston St, 40. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kendall Square is currently $3,315. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath$1,517
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kendall Square with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kendall Square is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kendall Square Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kendall Square is $3,315.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 1,522 square feet unit starting from $4,465 at Avenir.

What is the average size for Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kendall Square is currently 767 sq ft.

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