Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (52 Rentals)

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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
Studio Apartments

Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
property at 19 Harrison St

19 Harrison St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 258 Prospect St

258 Prospect St

BostonMA02139
property at 21 Rossmore St

21 Rossmore St

BostonMA02143
property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

BostonMA02143
property at 39 Adrian St

39 Adrian St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 29 Alston St

29 Alston St

BostonMA02143
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

BostonMA02141
property at 155 Prospect St

155 Prospect St

BostonMA02139
property at 70 Park St

70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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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 $3,042.

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 $3,624.

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 $4,478 for the location.

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