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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 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 $1,697. 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
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,697
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1067 Beacon St, Unit 61067 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?

There are currently 11202 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $29,690. There are also 6476 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,400 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 $1,400 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,921.

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 $1,025 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $21,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $925.

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