
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (73 Rentals)
Apartments in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Chroma

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Elevate

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One65 Main

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Watermark Kendall West

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Prism

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Market Central

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Watermark Kendall East
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Twenty|20

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Auburn Court

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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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The Bon

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The Harlo

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Van Ness

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Verra

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Bower

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The Smith

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Fenway Triangle

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Mission Main

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The Guild

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Harborview at the Navy Yard

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Arris

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Mezzo Design Lofts

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45 Marion

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Prospect Union Square

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Revolution at Assembly Square

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The Harvey
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Watermark Seaport

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Radian

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Christopher Columbus Plaza

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Ink Block

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212 Stuart

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Castle Square

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LUKA on the Common

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One Greenway

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,771 | $1,696 | $5,683 |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,454 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,352 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,690 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,455 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,259 | $1,400 | $9,200 |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,861 | $6,000 | $9,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square
How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?
There are currently 1,711 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,696 to $5,683 with an average price of $2,771.
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 $1,250 to $10,384 with an average monthly rent of $3,454.
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 $1,900 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,352.
How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 941 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $20,550 - averaging $4,690 for the location.
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