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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
2020 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (53 Rentals)
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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Furnished Private Bedroom in Cambridge
11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
12 Humboldt St
CambridgeMA02140
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96 Munroe St, Unit 1
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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BostonMA02129
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Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityAnchors Weigh
300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerra on Lenox
11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
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433 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,744 | $1,550 | $8,572 |
Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,019 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,419 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,719 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,570 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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Daily errands do not require a car
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kendall Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kendall Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kendall Square is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendall Square?
The cheapest apartment in Kendall Square is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Kendall Square costs $7,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kendall Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 179 regular apartments in Kendall Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kendall Square?
Cheap apartments in Kendall Square have an average cost of $163 which is $7,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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