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$2,865
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
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$2,470
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$395
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$2,865
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,915
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,520
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$395
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$2,915
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,640
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,640
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,395
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27Total Monthly Price
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$3,040
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,395
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,515
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,355
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,355
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14Total Monthly Price
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$4,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,695
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,140
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,140
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,215
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
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$3,800
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,215
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,850
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,850
10 Glassworks Ave
10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,065
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,710
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$4,065
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,540
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,540
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,040
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,040
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,675
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,515
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,175
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,730
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,175
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,880
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$5,440
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,880
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,235
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,790
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,235
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,505
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$3,505
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,055
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,055
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,825
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,825
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,330
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,330
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,110
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,465
17 Forest St
17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,095
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,680
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,095
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,250
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,250
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,050
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,405
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
240 Sidney St
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240 Sidney St
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22 Water St
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33 Rogers St
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1 Leighton St
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$4,413 - $7,402
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$4,398 - $7,387
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$15
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$4,413 - $7,402
Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,709 - $7,322
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,697 - $7,310
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$12
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$2,709 - $7,322
345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,725 - $6,241
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$2,725 - $6,241
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$2,725 - $6,241
Verra
50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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$3,219 - $5,606
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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$2,747 - $5,277
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,680 - $5,210
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$67
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$2,747 - $5,277
Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,150 - $3,400
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,645 - $5,240
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,645 - $5,240
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$2,645 - $5,240
The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,250 - $3,500
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,677 - $7,740
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,677 - $7,740
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$2,677 - $7,740
The Residences on Broadway
50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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$3,195 - $5,825
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,065 - $5,695
Required Monthly Fees
$130
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$3,195 - $5,825
Girard
50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,216 - $6,166
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,100 - $6,050
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$116
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$3,216 - $6,166
The West End Apartments
4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,900 - $5,000
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPiano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,950 - $5,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,950 - $5,600
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$2,950 - $5,600
Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,925 - $16,523
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,925 - $16,523
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$3,925 - $16,523
30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,402 - $7,297
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,402 - $7,297
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$3,402 - $7,297
Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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$1,517 - $3,200
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBoylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,500 - $7,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,250 - $4,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
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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 | $2,763 | $1,500 | $7,751 |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,494 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,838 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,362 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Kendall Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Kendall Square?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Kendall Square is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Kendall Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Kendall Square is $4,306.
What is the largest Short-term Kendall Square Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Kendall Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Kendall Square Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Kendall Square is currently at 607 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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