Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (551 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
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$3,177 - $6,480
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$3,177 - $6,480

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$3,177 - $6,480
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Flats on First

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Chroma
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$2,722 - $20,466
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Third Square
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$3,245 - $9,181
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$3,101 - $9,037
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$144

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$3,245 - $9,181
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Zinc
Rent Specials
$2,675 - $7,142
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$2,675 - $7,142

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$2,675 - $7,142
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Zinc

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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One65 Main
$3,327 - $12,143
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,170 - $6,397
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$3,170 - $6,397

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$3,170 - $6,397
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $10,702
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$2,638 - $10,702

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$2,638 - $10,702
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
$2,475 - $2,860
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$2,375 - $2,760
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$100

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$2,475 - $2,860
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $15,000
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,749 - $7,002
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$2,749 - $7,002

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$2,749 - $7,002
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$3,222 - $16,752
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$3,222 - $16,752

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$3,222 - $16,752
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
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$15

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$3,910 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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345 Harrison
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$2,959 - $7,193
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$2,947 - $7,181
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$12

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$2,959 - $7,193
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Harborview at the Navy Yard
$3,065 - $6,490
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$3,065 - $6,490

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$3,065 - $6,490
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Harborview at the Navy Yard

250 1st AveCharlestown, MA 02129
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VIA Seaport Residences
Rent Specials
$2,863 - $16,068
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$2,863 - $16,068

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$2,863 - $16,068
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VIA Seaport Residences

5 Fan Pier BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Idyl
Rent Specials
$3,500 - $10,390
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$3,500 - $10,390

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$3,500 - $10,390
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Idyl

60 Kilmarnock StBoston, MA 02215
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Bower
$3,182 - $8,681
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$3,182 - $8,681

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$3,182 - $8,681
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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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The Harlo
$3,435 - $6,306
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$3,435 - $6,306

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$3,435 - $6,306
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Alcott
$3,207 - $7,162
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$3,140 - $7,095
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$67

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$3,207 - $7,162
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Pierce Boston
Rent Specials
$3,396 - $11,415
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$3,396 - $11,415

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$3,396 - $11,415
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Pierce Boston

200 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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J VUE at the LMA
Rent Specials
$2,562 - $4,657
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$2,562 - $4,657

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$2,562 - $4,657
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J VUE at the LMA

75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,807 - $5,552
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$2,740 - $5,485
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$67

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$2,807 - $5,552
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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James and Harrison Court
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $6,185
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$3,250 - $6,185

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$3,250 - $6,185
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James and Harrison Court

45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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Van Ness
$3,523 - $6,906
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$3,523 - $6,906

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$3,523 - $6,906
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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West Square Apartments
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$3,250 - $4,520
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$3,250 - $4,520

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$3,250 - $4,520
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West Square Apartments

320-326 D StBoston, MA 02127
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Mission Main
Rent Specials
$3,404 - $5,200
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$3,404 - $5,200

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$3,404 - $5,200
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Mission Main

43 Smith StBoston, MA 02120
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,705 - $5,275
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$2,705 - $5,275

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$2,705 - $5,275
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$2,860 - $6,440
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$2,720 - $6,300
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$140

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$2,860 - $6,440
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Smith
$3,080 - $8,179
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$3,080 - $8,179

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$3,080 - $8,179
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $6,225
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$2,810 - $6,160
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$2,875 - $6,225
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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Fenway Triangle
Rent Specials
$3,735 - $8,309
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$3,735 - $8,309

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$3,735 - $8,309
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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The Residences on Broadway
$3,228 - $7,427
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$3,228 - $7,427

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$3,228 - $7,427
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,714 - $6,668
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$2,714 - $6,668

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$2,714 - $6,668
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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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 1,808 Studio Apartments in Kendall Square with rent ranges from $1,448 to $8,267 with an average price of $5,207.

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 $15,506 with an average monthly rent of $3,297.

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 $2,000 to $16,993. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,010.

How expensive are Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,174 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kendall Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $14,500 - averaging $4,762 for the location.

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