Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Square
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,105Base Rent$1,730Required Monthly Fees$375Total Monthly Price$2,105
23 Sidney St Unit FL2-ID1248
23 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,315Base Rent$1,850Required Monthly Fees$465Total Monthly Price$2,315
129 Franklin St Unit FL1-ID991
129 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,450Base Rent$2,010Required Monthly Fees$440Total Monthly Price$2,450
632 Massachusetts Ave Unit FL2-ID761
632 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,520Base Rent$2,080Required Monthly Fees$440Total Monthly Price$2,520
10 Essex St Unit FL2-ID1258
10 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,20015 Pearl St Unit #17
15 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,340Base Rent$2,340Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,340- 12 Month LeaseCambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,845Base Rent$2,380Required Monthly Fees$465Total Monthly Price$2,845
129 Franklin St Unit FL0-ID815
129 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400- 12 Month Lease219 Green St Unit 2R
219 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400- 12 Month Lease856 Massachusetts Ave Unit #2
856 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400- 12 Month Lease
50 Bishop Allen Dr Unit 1A
50 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,000+Base Rent$2,400 - $3,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,000- 12 Month Lease
100 River St
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400219 Green St Unit 2
219 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,450Base Rent$2,450 - $2,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,450 - $2,475- 12 Month Lease100 River St
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,450Base Rent$2,450 - $2,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,450 - $2,475- 12 Month Lease100 River St
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,450Base Rent$2,450 - $2,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,450 - $2,475- 12 Month Lease
100 River St
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,475Base Rent$2,475Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,475- 12 Month Lease
100 River St Unit 3
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500- 12 Month Lease
863 Massachusetts Ave Unit 56
863 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,545888 Massachusetts Ave Unit #115
888 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,553+1 BED$2,980+2 BEDS$3,741+3 BEDS$5,027+Base Rent$2,553 - $6,610Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,553 - $6,610
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425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,60015 Pearl St Unit #7
15 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,600Base Rent$2,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,600- 12 Month Lease17 Pearl St Unit 7
17 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,65015 Pine St Unit #1
15 Pine St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,709+1 BED$3,154+2 BEDS$4,313+3 BEDS$6,136+Base Rent$2,692 - $8,476Required Monthly Fees$16Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,708 - $8,492KBL
129 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700- 12 Month Lease15 Pearl St Unit 7
15 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700- 12 Month Lease881 Massachusetts Ave Unit 7
881 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700- 12 Month Lease
470 Green St Unit 2
470 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700- 12 Month Lease
454 Green St Unit 3
454 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800Base Rent$2,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,800- 12 Month Lease422 Franklin St Unit 1L
422 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,310Base Rent$2,870Required Monthly Fees$440Total Monthly Price$3,31010 Essex St Unit FL2-ID1259
10 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,885888 Massachusetts Ave Unit #11
888 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,885Base Rent$2,885Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,885- 12 Month Lease878 Massachusetts Ave Unit 6
878 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,900885 Massachusetts Ave Unit 08
885 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,900852 Massachusetts Ave Unit #3
852 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,900Base Rent$2,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,900- 12 Month Lease852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3
852 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge at a Glance
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 132 cheap apartments available in Central Square, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Cambridge
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Huron Village 2,151 Sq Ft $2,664/mo
- Strawberry Hill 1,667 Sq Ft $2,673/mo
- Mid-Cambridge 2,812 Sq Ft $2,758/mo
- Inman Square 3,295 Sq Ft $2,771/mo
- Porter Square 3,939 Sq Ft $2,872/mo
- Riverside 3,362 Sq Ft $2,903/mo
- West Cambridge 2,135 Sq Ft $2,906/mo
- Aggasiz 1,475 Sq Ft $2,911/mo
- Neighborhood Nine 1,375 Sq Ft $2,958/mo
- North Cambridge 2,283 Sq Ft $3,056/mo
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