Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (177 Rentals)

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99 Hancock St

CambridgeMA02139
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179 Prospect St
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179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
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279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
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27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden St
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19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
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63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kendall Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kendall Square area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.19 price per square foot 246 Beacon St Model at 246 Beacon St, Unit BF in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Kendall Square apartment is the 146 Allston St Model at 146 Allston St, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kendall Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
6 Water St, Unit 46 Water St1BR,1BA$0.19
6 Water St, Unit 46 Water St1BR,1BA$0.19
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
508 Beacon St, Unit 11508 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Kendall Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 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 Cheap Kendall Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kendall Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kendall Square is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kendall Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kendall Square Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kendall Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kendall Square is starting from $2,000 at .

What is the most affordable Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kendall Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,899.

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