Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (133 Rentals)

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301 Princeton St

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property at 372 North St

372 North St, Unit 1

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property at 340 North St

340 North St

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property at 23 Sheafe St

23 Sheafe St, Unit 2

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Central Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 95 Cottage St Model at 95 Cottage St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 56 Prince St Model at 56 Prince St, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
95 Cottage St, Unit 195 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22
56 Prince St, Unit 456 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.22
93 Cottage St, Unit 293 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
195 Endicott St, Unit B195 Endicott St1BR,1BA$0.22
33 Clark St, Unit 3333 Clark St1BR,1BA$0.22
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
60 Prince St, Unit 960 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.22
97 Cottage St, Unit #A97 Cottage StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?

There are currently 1496 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $15,096. There are also 664 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,300 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Square ranges from $1,300 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,115.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Square range from $2,700 to $10,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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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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Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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