Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,713 (48 Rentals)

99 Hancock St

99 Hancock St

111 Trowbridge St

99 Hancock St
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1061 Beacon St

1061 Beacon St

1061 Beacon St

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A

248 Newbury St

248 Newbury St

21 Mount Vernon Sq, Unit #102

60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103

60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103

58 Anderson St, Unit anderson street

60 Anderson St, Unit Anderson street 7
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Kendall Square Studio Apartments | $2,685 | $1,713 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,006 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,770 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,621 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,193 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Kendall Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,961 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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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 35 @ EightSixty which is listed at $1,713, while the average apartment in Kendall Square costs $7,975.
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 56 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 $113 which is $7,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kendall Square.
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