Gated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (362 Rentals)

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Flats on First
$3,427 - $6,039
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$3,427 - $6,039

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$3,427 - $6,039
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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929 Mass
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$2,560 - $3,940
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$2,460 - $3,840
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$100

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$2,560 - $3,940
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,225 - $7,168
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$3,225 - $7,168

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$3,225 - $7,168
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,508 - $14,570
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$2,508 - $14,570

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$2,508 - $14,570
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,925 - $12,202
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$2,925 - $12,202

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$2,925 - $12,202
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$3,120 - $6,649
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$3,120 - $6,649

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$3,120 - $6,649
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $3,285
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$2,875 - $3,285

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$2,875 - $3,285
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
$2,720 - $14,315
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$2,720 - $14,315

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$2,720 - $14,315
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $3,995
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$2,550 - $3,995

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$2,550 - $3,995
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

852 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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454 Green St, Unit 9
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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454 Green St, Unit 9

454 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2

8 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

140 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382
$8,800
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$8,800

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$8,800
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3

328 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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50 Hancock St, Unit 7
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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50 Hancock St, Unit 7

50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1

4 Belvidere PlCambridge, MA 02139
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6 Story St, Unit #13-7
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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6 Story St, Unit #13-7

6 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906
$3,950
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$3,950

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$3,950
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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906

310 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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8 Story St, Unit #13 - 8

8 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Upland Rd, Unit #9 - 5
$3,750
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$3,750

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$3,750
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Upland Rd, Unit #9 - 5

17 Upland RdCambridge, MA 02140
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216 Columbia St, Unit #218
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

216 Columbia St, Unit #218

216 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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336 Harvard St, Unit #A7
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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336 Harvard St, Unit #A7

336 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Kendall Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Kendall Square?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Kendall Square is at 7INK listed at $1,494.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Kendall Square is $4,031.

What is the largest Gated Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Kendall Square Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Kendall Square is currently at 2,168 sq ft.

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