Cheap Homes for Rent in Kendall Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $800 (96 Rentals)

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property at 29 Alston St

29 Alston St

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property at 19 Harrison St

19 Harrison St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 53 Sycamore St

53 Sycamore St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 39 Adrian St

39 Adrian St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 100 Flint St

100 Flint St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 19 Berkshire St

19 Berkshire St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 21 Rossmore St

21 Rossmore St

BostonMA02143
property at 29 Craigie St

29 Craigie St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 166 Auburn St

166 Auburn St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 29 Craigie St

29 Craigie St

BostonMA02143
property at 17 Kenneson Rd

17 Kenneson Rd

SomervilleMA02145
property at 21 Rossmore St

21 Rossmore St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 258 Prospect St

258 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 41 Brook St

41 Brook St

BrooklineMA02445
property at 36 N Bennet

36 N Bennet

BostonMA02113
property at 286 Bowen St

286 Bowen St

BostonMA02127
property at 11 Keswick St

11 Keswick St

BostonMA02215
property at 155 Prospect St

155 Prospect St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 155 Prospect St

155 Prospect St

BostonMA02139
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

BostonMA02141
property at 94 Spring St

94 Spring St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 83 Winter St

83 Winter St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 903 Beacon St

903 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 33 N Margin St

33 N Margin St

BostonMA02113
property at 868 Beacon St

868 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 317 Saint Paul St

317 Saint Paul St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 49 Hemenway St

49 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 17 Aberdeen St

17 Aberdeen St

BostonMA02215

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 Studio unit found at 35 @ EightSixty priced from $1,713. CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Kendall Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA

As of March 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendall Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Kendall Square?

There are currently 12074 Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $27,208. There are also 5600 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kendall Square ranging from $825 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kendall Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kendall Square ranges from $825 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,214.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kendall Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kendall Square range from $1,075 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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