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11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Fulkerson St, Unit R
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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1686 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
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1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54
1648 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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91 Trowbridge St, Unit 2
91 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garfield St, Unit 7
19 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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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 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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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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43 Bradley St.
43 Bradley St.Somerville, MA 02145
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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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12 Homer St, Unit 1
12 Homer StBrookline, MA 02445
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15 New Hampshire Ave
15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
93 Beacon St
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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1223 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1067 Beacon St, Unit 9
1067 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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248 Newbury St
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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14 Unity St
14 Unity StBoston, MA 02113
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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349 W Fourth StBoston, MA 02127
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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 | $2,643 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,942 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,824 | $1,693 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,957 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,132 | $5,940 | $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 $1,693. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 7INK | Impact | 4BR,2BA | $1,693 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 | 21 Gibbs St | 3BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54 | 1648 Massachusetts Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R | 8 Fulkerson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kendall Square Apartments
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 $8,350.
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 211 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 $347 which is $8,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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