Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (181 Rentals)
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31 Plymouth St

146 Allston St, Unit 3
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12 4th Street Pl, Unit #2

111 Trowbridge St

99 Hancock St

191 Franklin St, Unit 1

6 Washington Ave, Unit 2

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

23 Granite St

91 Belmont St

22 Austin St

1111 Boylston St

15 Snow Hill St

70 Park St

15 Highland Ave, Unit G-C

217 Saint Paul St, Unit 1

CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,751 | $1,713 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,822 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,773 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,701 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,303 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 181 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Cheapest Available Kendall Square Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities | Hampton Court - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kendall Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 146 Allston St Model at 146 Allston St, Unit 3 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
96 Winthrop St, Unit 1 | 96 Winthrop St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
146 Allston St, Unit 3 | 146 Allston St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
246 Beacon St, Unit BF | 246 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in 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 which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Kendall Square costs $8,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kendall Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,711 regular apartments in Kendall Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kendall Square?
Cheap apartments in Kendall Square have an average cost of $132 which is $8,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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