
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (864 Rentals)


70 5th St, Unit #1

3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 2

16 Ware St, Unit B

17 Bay

19 Bay St

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 3-4

276 Harvard St

333 Harvard St, Unit 4A

14 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2
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30 Frost St

20 Ellery St, Unit 103

1 Crawford St

353 Prospect St, Unit 3

19 Arrow St

23 Gray St, Unit 4

13 Pleasant St, Unit 2

55 Magazine St, Unit 21

149 Magazine St, Unit 3

164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168
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167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

33 Pleasant St, Unit 2

367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit #2

11 Gray St, Unit 5

45 Trowbridge St, Unit 4C

950 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 506

23 Pine St, Unit 2##

20 Chestnut St, Unit 405

15 Langdon St

8 Museum Way
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1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77

357 Prospect St, Unit 3

2 Chestnut St, Unit 24

325 Franklin St, Unit 408

150 Cambridge St, Unit A303

25 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 3

1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7C

202 Banks St

9 Ashton Pl

216 Hurley St
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9 Ashton Pl

108 2nd St

434 Franklin St

80 Sciarappa St

95 Third St

75 Hamilton St, Unit 11

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2 Leighton St, Unit PL FL2-ID635

391 Columbia St

389 Columbia St, Unit #2

345 Franklin St, Unit #505
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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 | $4,229 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,077 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,745 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,939 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,287 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,742 | $1,680 | $1,830 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?
There are currently 5098 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $25,550. There are also 3517 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,180 to $35,000.
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 $1,180 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,337.
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 $875 to $18,164, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.
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