
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Square
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5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,300
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5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,450
Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home Unit E
166 Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,750
27 William St Unit 9
27 William St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,100
27 William St Unit 2
27 William St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,200
166-168 Auburn St Unit BR
166-168 Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,200+1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,000+3 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,500+
325 Franklin St
325 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,250
15 Pearl St Unit 4
15 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
100 River St Unit 2
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
100 River St Unit 2
100 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO$2,320
Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,350
400 Franklin St Unit 3
400 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,350
406 Franklin St Unit 2
406 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
856 Massachusetts Ave Unit #2
856 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
720 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5
720 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
16 Clinton St Unit B
16 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$2,400
16 Clinton St Unit B
16 Clinton St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
DiscountsSTUDIO$2,444+1 BED$2,980+2 BEDS$3,741+3 BEDS$5,570+
Market Central
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,450
100 River St Unit 3
100 River 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$2,500
2 Clinton St Unit 22
2 Clinton 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
2 Clinton St Unit 22
2 Clinton 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
863 Massachusetts Ave Unit 44
863 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,665
878 Massachusetts Ave Unit 6
878 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,665
880 Massachusetts Ave Unit 111
880 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,750
2 Inman St Unit 12
2 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED$2,800
884-888 Massachusetts Ave
884-888 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800
21 Brookline St Unit 201
21 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,800
73 River St
73 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800
172 Franklin St Unit 3
172 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800
863 Massachusetts Ave Unit 41
863 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,800
26 Essex St Unit 1
26 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Good Value
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1 BED$2,875+2 BEDS$3,750+
Central Square LLC( Residential)
632 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,875
466 Green St Unit 5
466 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,950
1 Ashburton Pl Unit 2
1 Ashburton Pl, 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 245 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 4,234 Sq Ft $2,656/mo
- Strawberry Hill 2,566 Sq Ft $2,832/mo
- Neighborhood Nine 2,185 Sq Ft $2,951/mo
- Riverside 3,531 Sq Ft $2,956/mo
- Mid-Cambridge 2,921 Sq Ft $2,966/mo
- North Cambridge 4,636 Sq Ft $2,991/mo
- Porter Square 4,738 Sq Ft $3,040/mo
- Aggasiz 2,381 Sq Ft $3,058/mo
- Wellington-Harrington 2,492 Sq Ft $3,087/mo
- West Cambridge 2,419 Sq Ft $3,104/mo
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