Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (102 Rentals)

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901 Massachusetts Ave
Studio Apartments

901 Massachusetts Ave

901 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Hancock House
Studio Apartments

Hancock House

85 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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460-466 Green St
Studio Apartments

460-466 Green St

460-466 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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14 Centre St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Centre St

14 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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369 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

369 Franklin St

369 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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931 Massachusetts Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

931 Massachusetts Ave

931 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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28 River St
Studio Apartments

28 River St

28 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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61 Fayette Street
Studio Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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950 Massachusetts Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

950 Massachusetts Ave

950 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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168 Hampshire St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

168 Hampshire St

168 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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173 Hampshire St
Studio Apartments

173 Hampshire St

173 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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Columbia Cast
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Cast

55 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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1008 Mass Ave
Studio Apartments

1008 Mass Ave

1008 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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292 Prospect St
Studio Apartments

292 Prospect St

292 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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60 Ellery St
Studio Apartments

60 Ellery St

60 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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14 Carlisle St
Studio Apartments

14 Carlisle St

14 Carlisle StCambridge, MA 02139
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18-20 Carlisle St
Studio Apartments

18-20 Carlisle St

18-20 Carlisle StCambridge, MA 02139
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125 Hampshire St
Studio Apartments

125 Hampshire St

125 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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317 Prospect St
Studio Apartments

317 Prospect St

317 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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11-13 Ellery St
Studio Apartments

11-13 Ellery St

11-13 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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178 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Elm St

178 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
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Crimson Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crimson Court

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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341 Columbia St
Studio Apartments

341 Columbia St

341 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02141
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23 Sidney St
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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88-90 Hampshire St
1 Bedroom Apartments

88-90 Hampshire St

88-90 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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109 Windsor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Windsor St

109 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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1102 Cambridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1102 Cambridge Street

1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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198 River St
Studio Apartments

198 River St

198 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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376-378 Windsor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

376-378 Windsor St

376-378 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02141
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382-392 Harvard St
Studio Apartments

382-392 Harvard St

382-392 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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73-75 Magazine St
Studio Apartments

73-75 Magazine St

73-75 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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5-7 Banks St
Studio Apartments

5-7 Banks St

5-7 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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69 Banks St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Banks St

69 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

How much are Studio apartments in Central Square?

There are currently 160 Studio Apartments in Central Square with rent ranges from $1,750 to $14,234 with an average price of $2,839.

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 $1,600 to $14,099 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

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 $2,300 to $16,959. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,666.

How expensive are Central Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 816 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $13,000 - averaging $4,507 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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