Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,400 (48 Rentals)

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91 Hancock St
$1,750Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Apr 1

91 Hancock St, Unit B2

91 Hancock St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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99 Hancock St
$1,750Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 1

99 Hancock St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

146 Allston St, Unit 3

146 Allston St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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146 Allston St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

146 Allston St, Unit 3

146 Allston St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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856 Massachusetts Ave
$2,195Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 1

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

856 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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856 Massachusetts Ave
$2,195Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

856 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139
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7 Concord Ave
$2,250Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 1

7 Concord Ave, Unit 5-41

7 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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30 Fairmont Ave
$2,300Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 31

30 Fairmont Ave, Unit 1R

30 Fairmont Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St
$2,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Jun 1

100 River St, Unit 2

100 River St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St
$2,3501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

204 Banks St, Unit B

204 Banks St
Cambridge, MA 02138
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14 Chauncy St
$2,350Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

14 Chauncy St, Unit H

14 Chauncy St
Cambridge, MA 02138
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1648 Massachusetts Ave
$2,3501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1648 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138
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286 Beacon St
$2,4001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

286 Beacon St, Unit 1

286 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143
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22 Callender St
$2,4001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

22 Callender St, Unit 1

22 Callender St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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91 Hancock St
$2,4001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

91 Hancock St, Unit 1

91 Hancock St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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23 Ware St
$2,475Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

23 Ware St, Unit 2

23 Ware St
Cambridge, MA 02138
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100 Magazine St
$2,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

100 Magazine St, Unit 2

100 Magazine St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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189 Beacon St
$2,5002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

189 Beacon St, Unit 3

189 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143
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189 Beacon St
$2,5002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

189 Beacon St, Unit 3

189 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143
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185 Beacon St
$2,5002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

185 Beacon St, Unit 3

185 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143
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32 Oak St
$2,5002 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 1

32 Oak St, Unit 2

32 Oak St
Somerville, MA 02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?

There are currently 2060 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $24,165. There are also 798 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,400 to $13,000.

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 $1,400 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,040.

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 $1,200 to $24,165, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $975.

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