Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (116 Rentals)

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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,875

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$1,875

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284 Harvard St

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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139

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61 Fayette Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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76 Perkins St
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$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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76 Perkins St

76 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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507 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,145
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$1,895 - $2,145

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$1,895 - $2,145
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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868 Beacon St
$1,945 - $2,295
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$1,945 - $2,295

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$1,945 - $2,295
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868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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17 Keswick St, Unit 1
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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17 Keswick St, Unit 1

17 Keswick StBoston, MA 02215
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095

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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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505 Beacon St
$1,995 - $2,395
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$1,995 - $2,395

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$1,995 - $2,395
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505 Beacon St

505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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115 Commonwealth Ave
$1,925 - $3,450
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$1,925 - $3,450

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$1,925 - $3,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

115 Commonwealth Ave

115 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?

There are currently 1,803 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,500 to $9,092 with an average price of $2,795.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kendall Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kendall Square ranges from $1,380 to $9,589 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kendall Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kendall Square range from $1,799 to $26,091. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,388.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,212 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $20,159 - averaging $4,901 for the location.

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