Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $1,500 (20 Rentals)

66 Pleasant St, Unit Apt. 3

31 Plymouth St

315 Elm St

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House

166 Auburn St

19 Harrison St

258 Prospect St
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21 Rossmore St

106 Beacon St

39 Adrian St

29 Alston St

26 Washington Terrace

6 7th St

155 Prospect St

23 Granite St
Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Square Studio Apartments | $2,881 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,623 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,467 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,105 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Central Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,076 | $950 | $8,800 |
Central Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,712 | $1,050 | $9,500 |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?
There are currently 142 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,750 to $13,863 with an average price of $2,881.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Square Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Square ranges from $1,150 to $14,453 with an average monthly rent of $3,043.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Square cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Square range from $2,000 to $16,579. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,623.
How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 620 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,125 to $26,220 - averaging $4,467 for the location.
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