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  3. Building Photo - 184 Green St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500
         - 9 Month Lease

    184 Green St Unit 1

    184 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  4. Building Photo - 15 Pearl St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    15 Pearl St Unit 8

    15 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    219 Green St Unit 2R

    219 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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  6. Building Photo - 219 Green St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    219 Green St Unit 2

    219 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  8. Building Photo - 100 River St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300 - $2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,450
         - 12 Month Lease

    100 River St

    100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  10. Building Photo - 12 Inman St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,375
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,375
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,375

    12 Inman St Unit 43

    12 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  12. Building Photo - 73 River St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    73 River St Unit 3B

    73 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  14. Building Photo - 880 Massachusetts Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,545
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,545
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,545
         - 12 Month Lease

    880 Massachusetts Ave Unit 115

    880 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
  15. Interior Photo - Market Central
    $411 Off
    Price Drop. $411 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,553+
    1 BED
    $2,980+
    2 BEDS
    $3,741+
    3 BEDS
    $5,636+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,553 - $7,105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,553 - $7,105

    Market Central

    425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
    (781) 808-2120
  17. Building Photo - 17 Pearl St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    17 Pearl St Unit 7

    17 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  18. Building Photo - 73 River St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    73 River St Unit 3B

    73 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  21. Building Photo - 10 Brookline St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    10 Brookline St

    10 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  22. Building Photo - 422 Franklin St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    422 Franklin St Unit 1L

    422 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  24. Building Photo - 8 Bishop Richard Allen Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,885
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,885
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,885
         - 12 Month Lease

    8 Bishop Richard Allen Dr Unit 2

    8 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
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  25. Building Photo - 878 Massachusetts Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,885
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,885
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,885
         - 12 Month Lease

    878 Massachusetts Ave Unit 6

    878 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
  27. Building Photo - 1 Ashburton Pl
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950
         - 12 Month Lease

    1 Ashburton Pl Unit 2

    1 Ashburton Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
  36. Building Photo - 369 Franklin St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    369 Franklin St Unit 1

    369 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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  37. Building Photo - 384 Washington St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    384 Washington St Unit 1

    384 Washington St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  38. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    384 Washington St Unit 1

    384 Washington St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  40. Building Photo - KBL
    STUDIO
    $3,034+
    1 BED
    $3,174+
    2 BEDS
    $4,035+
    3 BEDS
    $5,803+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,017 - $8,303
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,033 - $8,319

    KBL

    129 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  42. Building Photo - 121 Auburn St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    121 Auburn St Unit 2

    121 Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Some Transit

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Central Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

When looking for cheap apartments in Central Square, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Central Square.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 130 cheap apartments available in Central Square, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Walker’s Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
99

Biker’s Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
71

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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