Cheap Homes for Rent in Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (138 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Kendall Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kendall Square area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,531. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,531
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.21 price per square foot 405 Beacon St Model at 405 Beacon St, Unit 10 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
405 Beacon St, Unit 10405 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
70 Peterborough St, Unit A70 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
521 Beacon St, Unit 13521 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?

There are currently 6553 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $20,000. There are also 3922 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,044.

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 $1,100 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $990.

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