Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (94 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Park 151
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$2,795 - $10,099
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$2,696 - $10,000
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$99

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$2,795 - $10,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park 151

151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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Flats on First
Rent Specials
$3,027 - $7,484
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$3,027 - $7,484

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$3,027 - $7,484
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,210 - $9,216
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$3,131 - $9,137
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$79

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$3,210 - $9,216
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $7,142
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$2,750 - $7,142

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$2,750 - $7,142
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,577 - $6,324
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$3,577 - $6,324

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$3,577 - $6,324
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,332 - $6,482
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$3,275 - $6,425
Required Monthly Fees
$57

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$3,332 - $6,482
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$3,034 - $6,865
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$3,034 - $6,865

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$3,034 - $6,865
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard Street
Rent Specials
$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Nia
Rent Specials
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 10, 2026

The Nia

394 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$3,867 - $7,180
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$3,852 - $7,165
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$3,867 - $7,180
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Tetlow
Rent Specials
$2,400 - $3,500
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$2,400 - $3,500

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$2,400 - $3,500
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11 Tetlow

11 Tetlow StBoston, MA 02115
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345 Harrison
Rent Specials
$3,012 - $7,148
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$3,000 - $7,136
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$12

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$3,012 - $7,148
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Verge Residences
Rent Specials
$2,650 - $4,650
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$2,650 - $4,650

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$2,650 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$2,856 - $16,068
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$2,856 - $16,068

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$2,856 - $16,068
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VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,420 - $3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Idyl
Rent Specials
$3,485 - $10,390
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$3,485 - $10,390

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$3,485 - $10,390
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Idyl

60 Kilmarnock StBoston, MA 02215
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306

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$3,360 - $6,306
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Pierce Boston
Rent Specials
$3,496 - $10,880
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$3,496 - $10,880

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$3,496 - $10,880
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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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J VUE at the LMA
Rent Specials
$2,546 - $4,704
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$2,546 - $4,704

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$2,546 - $4,704
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J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,752 - $5,582
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$2,685 - $5,515
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$2,752 - $5,582
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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James and Harrison Court
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $6,185
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$3,250 - $6,185

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$3,250 - $6,185
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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West Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $4,520
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$3,250 - $4,520

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$3,250 - $4,520
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West Square Apartments

320-326 D StBoston, MA 02127
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660 Washington
Rent Specials
$3,168 - $6,938
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$3,115 - $6,885
Required Monthly Fees
$53

Total Monthly Price
$3,168 - $6,938
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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Mission Main
Rent Specials
$3,404 - $5,200
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$3,404 - $5,200

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$3,404 - $5,200
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mission Main

43 Smith StBoston, MA 02120
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,580 - $5,365
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$2,580 - $5,365

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$2,580 - $5,365
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$2,790 - $6,170
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$2,725 - $6,105
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,790 - $6,170
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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Fenway Triangle
Rent Specials
$3,655 - $8,408
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$3,655 - $8,408

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$3,655 - $8,408
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,490 - $7,180
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$2,490 - $7,180

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$2,490 - $7,180
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,940 - $5,535
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$2,875 - $5,470
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,940 - $5,535
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Arris
Rent Specials
$2,598 - $8,158
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$2,598 - $8,158

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$2,598 - $8,158
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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$2,676 - $7,964
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$2,676 - $7,964

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$2,676 - $7,964
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Top Cambridge Apartments in the Kendall Square Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 12-28-2025

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Kendall Square, MA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

J VUE at the LMA

1 MONTH FREE RENT IF MOVE-IN BY 1/31. *must be a 11 month lease. subject to change without notice. new applicants only.Expires 12-28-2025

345 Harrison

Save 6 weeks off ! Applies to January 2026. Minimum 10 month lease term required. *Select apartmentsExpires 12-28-2025

Church Corner

$99 Security Deposit Special! [Offer good thru Jan 15, 2026]Expires 12-28-2025

Winter Street Apartments, 8

1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL VACANT UNITS *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to changeExpires 12-28-2025

Longfellow Apartments

1 MONTH FREE RENT on ALL VACANT UNITS *Must meet qualifying lease terms and conditions* Specials subject to changeExpires 12-28-2025

Devonshire

Up to 1-Month Free on Base Rent on Select Units. Limited Time Only! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 12-28-2025

Radian

One Month Free base rent on vacant apartments with a 14-16 month lease term. Costs and fees excluded. Contact leasing office for details.Expires 12-28-2025

Watermark Kendall East

Call Watermark Home For The Holidays! Start your lease by 12/27/2025 and receive up to 1 month Free. Limited time offer, Restrictions apply.Expires 12-28-2025

Zinc

Up to One Month Free on select apartment homes. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 12-28-2025

660 Washington

Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Units! New residents only - transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Jan 15, 2026]Expires 12-28-2025

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Kendall Square, MA

Specials updated: 12-28-2025

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Kendall Square, MA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Cambridge Ivy Inn

Everything Included, no fees!Expires 05-01-2031

11 Tetlow

One Month Free For 12 Month Leases, Select Units Only!Expires 01-01-2026

Zero Athens

One Month Free For Select Units!Expires 01-01-2026

The Nia

Off-site parking .2 miles away at 50 Prospect St. (offering parking concession of $1,000) Full Month Off On Select Units! (11/1/2025) - NO BROKERS FEE (11/1/2025) - Ask About Our Free Storage! (10/1/2025) - Ask Us About Our Reduced Rent Special For Short Term Leases (1/1/2026)Expires 01-01-2026

Piano Craft Guild

1 Month Free on Select Units !Expires 01-31-2026

Verge Residences

1 Month Free on Select UnitsExpires 01-15-2026

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Kendall Square?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Kendall Square is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

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

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Kendall Square is $4,333.

What is the largest Rent Specials Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,145 at 148 Oxford St, Unit #374-2.

What is the average size for Kendall Square Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Kendall Square is currently at 890 sq ft.

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