Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (322 Rentals)

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99 Hancock St

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Inman Square
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Inman Square

1221 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Concord Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Concord Ave

3 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, 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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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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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. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
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 April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 10 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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.
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 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
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
33A Harding St, Unit A33A Harding St1BR,1BA$0.19
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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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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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 a cheap apartment in Kendall Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kendall Square is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kendall Square?

The cheapest apartment in Kendall Square is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Kendall Square costs $8,200.

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