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1 BED$2,800884-888 Massachusetts Ave
884-888 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,995+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,700+
191 Franklin St
191 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
720 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5
720 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,665
878 Massachusetts Ave Unit 6
878 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,800
73 River St
73 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,5002 Clinton St Unit 22
2 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,40016 Clinton St Unit B
16 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400856 Massachusetts Ave Unit #2
856 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
100 River St Unit 2
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,600
26 River St Unit 3
26 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,200
46 Kinnaird St Unit 3
46 Kinnaird St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,950
1 Ashburton Pl Unit 2
1 Ashburton Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,665
880 Massachusetts Ave Unit 111
880 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
2 Clinton St Unit 22
2 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
16 Clinton St Unit B
16 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
100 River St Unit 2
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,450
100 River St Unit 3
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,200
166-168 Auburn St Unit BR
166-168 Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
2 Clinton St Unit 22
2 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
454 Green St Unit 1 BED Furnished
454 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
16 Clinton St Unit B
16 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
100 River St Unit 2
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,195
856 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2
856 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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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 28 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
- Inman Square 4,279 Sq Ft $2,678/mo
- Riverside 3,528 Sq Ft $2,930/mo
- Neighborhood Nine 2,186 Sq Ft $2,941/mo
- Mid-Cambridge 2,987 Sq Ft $2,962/mo
- North Cambridge 4,815 Sq Ft $2,994/mo
- Aggasiz 2,592 Sq Ft $3,013/mo
- Porter Square 4,754 Sq Ft $3,043/mo
- Strawberry Hill 2,368 Sq Ft $3,136/mo
- West Cambridge 2,427 Sq Ft $3,158/mo
- Wellington-Harrington 2,733 Sq Ft $3,201/mo
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