Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (558 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Flats on First
$3,427 - $7,681
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$3,427 - $7,681

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$3,427 - $7,681
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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929 Mass
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$2,530 - $3,590
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$2,430 - $3,490
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$100

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$2,530 - $3,590
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Chroma
Rent Specials
$3,261 - $25,441
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,211 - $7,155
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$3,211 - $7,155

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$3,211 - $7,155
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,250 - $7,846
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$3,106 - $7,702
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$144

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$3,250 - $7,846
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
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$2,508 - $17,481
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$2,508 - $17,481

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$2,508 - $17,481
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Zinc
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$2,725 - $7,142
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$2,725 - $7,142

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$2,725 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,313 - $11,977
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$3,313 - $11,977

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$3,313 - $11,977
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
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$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
$2,918 - $12,202
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$2,918 - $12,202

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$2,918 - $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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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,470 - $15,000
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$2,470 - $15,000

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$2,470 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,134 - $6,696
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$3,134 - $6,696

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$3,134 - $6,696
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$2,578 - $14,315
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$2,578 - $14,315

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$2,578 - $14,315
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Kendall Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kendall Square

121 Broadway StCambridge, MA 02142
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Vivo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vivo Apartments

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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111 Sciarappa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Sciarappa St

111 Sciarappa StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Rogers St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Rogers St

10 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Esplanade
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Esplanade

75-83 Cambridge PkyCambridge, MA 02142
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115 Fifth St
Studio Apartments

115 Fifth St

115 Fifth StCambridge, MA 02141
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111 Webster Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Webster Ave

111 Webster AveCambridge, MA 02141
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109 Windsor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Windsor St

109 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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88-90 Hampshire St
1 Bedroom Apartments

88-90 Hampshire St

88-90 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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The Pavillion
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pavillion

170 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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376-378 Windsor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

376-378 Windsor St

376-378 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-15 Green St
Studio Apartments

11-15 Green St

11-15 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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81-91 Winter St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

81-91 Winter St

81-91 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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Columbia Cast
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Cast

49-53 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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Point 262
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point 262

262 Monsignor Obrien HwyCambridge, MA 02141
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125 Hampshire St
Studio Apartments

125 Hampshire St

125 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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341 Columbia St
Studio Apartments

341 Columbia St

341 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02141
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178 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Elm St

178 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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1102 Cambridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1102 Cambridge Street

1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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 Kendall Square

How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?

There are currently 1,770 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,494 to $7,337 with an average price of $4,893.

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 $1,070 to $18,249 with an average monthly rent of $3,290.

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 $2,200 to $17,810. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,022.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,104 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $16,523 - averaging $4,585 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.