
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (549 Rentals)
Apartments in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Chroma

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Elevate

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Third Square

Kendall Crossing Apartments

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One65 Main

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Watermark Kendall West

808-812 Memorial Drive II

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Market Central

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AVA North Point
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Vivo

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Church Corner

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929 Mass

Clinton & Prospect Apartments

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Axiom

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100 Memorial Drive

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Lofts at Kendall Square

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Watermark Kendall East

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Prism

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Proto Kendall Square

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Zinc

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Twenty20

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Garrison Square

The Bon

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345 Harrison

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Harborview at the Navy Yard

Pelham Hall

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Verra
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Idyl

Dexter Park

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Bower

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The Smith

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The Harlo

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Pierce Boston

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Avalon North Station

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J VUE at the LMA

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Troy Boston

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The Viridian
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James and Harrison Court

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Van Ness

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660 Washington

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Mission Main

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The Towers at Longfellow

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Fenway Triangle

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The Guild

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,728 | $1,713 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,849 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,801 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,180 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,220 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square
How much are Studio apartments in Kendall Square?
There are currently 1,835 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,517 to $10,000 with an average price of $5,158.
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 $19,912 with an average monthly rent of $3,316.
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 $1,800 to $19,230. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,018.
How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,285 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $20,000 - averaging $4,849 for the location.
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