Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (547 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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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Flats on First
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$2,999 - $10,617
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Proto Kendall Square
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$2,596 - $7,207
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Chroma
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$3,067 - $16,645
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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One65 Main
$3,249 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,588 - $5,709
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Vivo
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$2,900 - $4,311
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Vivo

270 Third StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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Axiom
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$3,317 - $4,964
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Axiom

33 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,600 - $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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$2,898 - $6,677
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Prism
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$3,001 - $5,552
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Prism

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
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$3,129 - $5,387
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Verra
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$2,697 - $6,190
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Idyl
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$3,475 - $10,390
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Idyl

60 Kilmarnock StBoston, MA 02215
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Bower
$3,359 - $6,417
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$3,359 - $6,417

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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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The Smith
$3,045 - $8,197
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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The Harlo
$3,190 - $6,232
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Pierce Boston
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$3,906 - $11,971
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$3,906 - $11,971

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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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The Viridian
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$3,050 - $10,100
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$3,050 - $10,100

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The Viridian

1282 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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James and Harrison Court
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$2,900 - $5,580
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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Van Ness
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$3,433 - $10,064
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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West Square Apartments
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$3,250 - $4,600
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$3,250 - $4,600

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West Square Apartments

320-326 D StBoston, MA 02127
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Fenway Triangle
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$3,476 - $10,045
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$3,476 - $10,045

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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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J VUE at the LMA
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$2,694 - $4,734
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J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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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 2,115 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,517 to $8,068 with an average price of $5,590.

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 $1,100 to $16,622 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.

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 $28,292. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,135.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,440 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $21,982 - averaging $4,963 for the location.

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