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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
338 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
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1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
1716 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
1717 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
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1709 Cambridge St
1709 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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31 Garfield St
31 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138
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74 Highland Ave, Unit #1
74 Highland AveCambridge, MA 02139
19 Garfield St
CambridgeMA02138
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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43 Bradley St., Unit 2
43 Bradley St.Somerville, MA 02145
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197 Summer St
197 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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7 Carolina St, Unit 3C
7 Carolina StBoston, MA 02130
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18 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Bradley St., Unit 1
43 Bradley St.Somerville, MA 02145
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90 Kent St, Unit #2
90 Kent StBrookline, MA 02445
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12 Homer St, Unit 1
12 Homer StBrookline, MA 02445
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1050 Commonwealth Ave
1050 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
124 Bowdoin St
BostonMA02108
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18 Autumn St, Unit B1
18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,662 - $2,811
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNew Castle Court
599 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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27 Park Dr, Unit 10
27 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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1223 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1061 Beacon St, Unit 9
1061 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
51 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
907 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
1071 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1302 Newbury St
302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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868 Beacon St
868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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505 Beacon St, Unit 13
505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6
334 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
853 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02118
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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 | $2,757 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,402 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,551 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,301 | $1,250 | $9,200 |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,616 | $6,000 | $9,800 |
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Cheapest Available Kendall Square Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kendall Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at New Castle Court priced from $1,662. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Court | Newcastle | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 1067 Beacon St Model at 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kendall Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1067 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1067 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 126 Jersey St, Unit 2 | 126 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 $1,900.
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 $3,600.
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 262 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 $588 which is $3,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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