Cheap Homes for Rent in Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (167 Rentals)

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104 Trowbridge St, Unit 5

104 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
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2 Boardman Pl

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kendall Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kendall Square area of Boston, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,512. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,512
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 478 Beacon St Model at 478 Beacon St, Unit A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 510 Beacon St Model at 510 Beacon St, Unit C starting at $1,945 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kendall Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
478 Beacon St, Unit A478 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
510 Beacon St, Unit C510 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
397 Marlborough St, Unit 1397 Marlborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1067 Beacon St, Unit 31067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?

There are currently 5969 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $18,811. There are also 3778 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $875 to $45,000.

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 $875 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,872.

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 $1,155 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,534.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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