
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (943 Rentals)


3 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 41

70 5th St, Unit #1

3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 2

536 Cambridge St, Unit 3

333 Harvard St, Unit #9

276 Harvard St

19 Bay St

333 Harvard St, Unit 4A

20 Ellery St, Unit 103
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353 Prospect St, Unit 3

13 Pleasant St, Unit 2

19 Arrow St

23 Gray St, Unit 4

48 Porter St, Unit 1

6 Clary St, Unit 1

357 Prospect St, Unit 03

164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168

167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

33 Pleasant St, Unit 2
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27 Forest St

11 Gray St, Unit 5

23 Pine St, Unit 2##

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77

150 Cambridge St, Unit A303

357 Prospect St, Unit 3

62 River St, Unit 3

325 Franklin St, Unit 408

1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7C

17 Otis St, Unit 503
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434 Franklin St

202 Banks St

216 Hurley St

262 Monsignor Obrien Hwy, Unit 405

602 Franklin St, Unit 3

108 2nd St

80 Sciarappa St

10 Museum Way, Unit 1824

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL14-ID39

110 Second St, Unit #PH02
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16A Forest St #33, Unit #33

632 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #213

345 Franklin St, Unit #403

288 Prospect St, Unit #5

1204 Cambridge St, Unit #1

1610 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

89 Lincoln St, Unit 2

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2 Leighton St, Unit SI FL4-ID6450A

345 Franklin St, Unit #406

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1596482P
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Kendall Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,185 | $1,930 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,176 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,857 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,564 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,115 | $1,410 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,677 | $1,610 | $1,760 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?
There are currently 4834 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $27,790. There are also 2742 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,100 to $99,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kendall Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kendall Square ranges from $1,100 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,036.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kendall Square?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kendall Square range from $1,300 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.
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