
Homes for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA with Hardwood Floors (756 Rentals)


40 Linnaean St, Unit #11

33 Harding St

16 Chauncy St

393 Broadway, Unit #5

5 Blake St, Unit 1

218 Banks St, Unit 7

142 Berkshire St

78 Kirkland St, Unit 1

67 Gore St
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21 Blake St

135 Columbia St, Unit 1L

285 Harvard St, Unit 412

91 Hancock St, Unit 4

536 Cambridge St, Unit 3

8 Museum Way

50 Follen St, Unit 415

11 Forest St, Unit 22

931 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1203

1 Gray St, Unit 3
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14 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2

20 Ellery St, Unit 103

6 White Street Pl, Unit R

10 7th St, Unit 10

149 Magazine St, Unit 3

164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168

167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

27 Lambert St, Unit 3R

1800 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #32

367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit #2
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900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6

11 Gray St, Unit 5

20 Chestnut St, Unit 405

23 Pine St, Unit 2##

200 Harvard St

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77

25 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 3

106 Pleasant St, Unit 1

11 Berkshire St

10 Speridakis Ter, Unit 1
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325 Franklin St, Unit 408

152 Columbia St, Unit 2L

365 Columbia St, Unit 2

14 Fisk Pl

335 Windsor St, Unit 337

202 Banks St

216 Hurley St

173 Pleasant St, Unit 3

118 Berkshire St

115 5th St
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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 | $4,345 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,075 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,740 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,019 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,254 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,742 | $1,680 | $1,830 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?
There are currently 5146 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $25,550. There are also 3548 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $1,180 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 $1,180 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,357.
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 $18,073, 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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