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$4,335
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$3,960
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$375
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1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,475
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,030
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$445
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$4,475
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,735
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$5,290
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$445
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$5,735
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,760
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$5,320
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$440
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$5,760
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,460
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$375
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$3,835
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,420
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$375
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$4,795
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,915
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$4,540
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$375
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$4,915
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,670
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$5,230
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$440
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$5,670
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,580
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,220
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$360
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$3,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,580
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,220
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$360
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$3,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,570
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,210
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$3,570
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,145
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,730
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$415
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$4,145
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
175 River St
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19 Putnam Ave
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94 Spring St
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155 Prospect St
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256 Hurley St
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19 Putnam Ave
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19 Putnam Ave
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94 Spring St
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94 Spring St
CambridgeMA02141
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
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6 7th St
CambridgeMA02141
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258 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
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17 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
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6 7th St
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155 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
290 Beacon St, Unit 3
290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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$3,450
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
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$3,090
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$360
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$3,450
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,280
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$2,840
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$440
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$3,280
26 Worcester Square
26 Worcester SquareBoston, MA 02118
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$2,665
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,290
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$375
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$2,665
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,125
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$2,750
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$375
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$3,125
770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$2,500
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$2,140
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$360
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$2,500
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,180
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$1,820
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$360
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$2,180
179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$4,330
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,330
45 Carlton St
45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,185
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,810
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$375
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$3,185
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
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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 | $3,922 | $1,380 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,996 | $880 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,806 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,716 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,705 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| Kendall Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,461 | $1,130 | $1,580 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?
There are currently 6132 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $16,816. There are also 3620 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $860 to $45,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kendall Square ranges from $860 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,818.
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 $995 to $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $880 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
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