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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 216 Banks St Model at 216 Banks St, Unit B in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 23 Ware St Model at 23 Ware St, Unit 2 starting at $2,475 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
216 Banks St, Unit B216 Banks St1BR,1BA$0.24
23 Ware St, Unit 223 Ware StStudio ,1BA$0.25
65 Inman St, Unit #B165 Inman StStudio ,1BA$0.21
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
36 Harding St, Unit 136 Harding St1BR,1BA$0.21
42 Harding St, Unit 142 Harding St1BR,1BA$0.21
40 Harding St, Unit 240 Harding St2BR,1BA$0.23
16 Clinton St, Unit B16 Clinton St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Central Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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