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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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7 Newport RdCambridge, MA 02140
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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60 Otis St, Unit B
60 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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74 Otis St, Unit 2
74 Otis StCambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 3
40 Bristol StCambridge, MA 02141
472 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
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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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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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45 Calvin St, Unit 3
45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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15 New Hampshire Ave
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
93 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
80 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
350 North St
BostonMA02109
350 North St
BostonMA02109
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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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1223 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1061 Beacon St
1061 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21
50 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
857 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
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698 Huntington Ave
698 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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95A Beacon St
95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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44 Winslow Rd, Unit 11
44 Winslow RdBrookline, MA 02446
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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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95 Beacon St, Unit 2
95 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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230 Babcock St, Unit 4C
230 Babcock StBrookline, MA 02446
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49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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464 Beacon St, Unit 1F
464 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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464 Beacon St, Unit 1F
464 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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105 Jersey St, Unit 5
105 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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115 Jersey St, Unit 6
115 Jersey StBoston, MA 02215
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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 | $2,770 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,989 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,782 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,121 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,017 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,531. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,531 |
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 70 Peterborough St Model at 70 Peterborough St, Unit A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 84 Peterborough St Model at 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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. |
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| 70 Peterborough St, Unit A | 70 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 84 Peterborough St, Unit 5 | 84 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 115 Jersey St, Unit 6 | 115 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 111 Jersey St, Unit 7 | 111 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1161 Boylston St, Unit 20 | 1161 Boylston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Jersey St, Unit 7 | 117 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 501 Beacon St, Unit C | 501 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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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 $1,713.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendall Square?
The cheapest apartment in Kendall Square is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Kendall Square costs $8,000.
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Cheap apartments in Kendall Square have an average cost of $382 which is $7,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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