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Apartments for Rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
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14h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$6,314
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,405
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1d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,525–$5,440
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5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #1125C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #1116C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,971
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #0212C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
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5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #0516C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,833
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #0825C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
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5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #0818C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,902
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Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
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100 Memorial Dr #0218C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,765
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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1d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Storage
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$2,905–$4,980
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5h ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #307, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,205
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
10h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,914–$7,017
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #408, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry
Studio
1 bath
$2,905
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,720
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
1d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,570
$3,421
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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1d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,421
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,720
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #529, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,966
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #511, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$4,101
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$3,745
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
Average rent
The average rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, as of August 2026, is flat compared to last month but up 6.81% year-over-year.
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Average rent
The average rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, as of August 2026, is flat compared to last month but up 6.81% year-over-year.7%Track prices
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5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,570
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,848
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1506, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,470
$4,282
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1602, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,420
$4,232
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1503, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry
Studio
0 baths
$3,282
$3,126
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1606, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,545
$4,357
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,848
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,570
$3,421
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,565
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$3,745
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
$2,725
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,570
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,920
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #2106, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,505
$4,305
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #1207, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$3,426
$3,281
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #4107, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,445
$4,255
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #1408, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$4,477
$4,237
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #4505, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$4,668
$4,428
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #4508, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$4,342
$4,142
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #2308, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,618
$4,418
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #319, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #312, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,030
$3,875
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #311, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$4,020
$3,905
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #506, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$3,760
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #116, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$3,340
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,565
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Main St #2002, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$7,563
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
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What kinds of apartments are available to rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
Kendall Square, Cambridge's innovation hub home to MIT and major tech companies, offers a robust inventory with an average of 151 available rentals per month, representing 5.9% of Cambridge's total listings. One-bedroom apartments lead the market at 43% of available units, followed by two-bedrooms at 36%. Studios account for 16% of listings, while three-bedroom units are less common at only 5% of monthly inventory.
Kendall Square rentals cater to the neighborhood's concentration of students, researchers, and tech professionals with amenities that support busy, urban lifestyles. Pet-friendly policies top the list at 53% of available apartments, accommodating residents who appreciate the area's walkable streets and nearby Charles River paths. Fitness centers appear in 46% of listings, reflecting the health-conscious culture of the innovation district's workforce. In-unit laundry is available in 46% of apartments, a valued convenience for professionals balancing demanding schedules. These figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market.
How much does it cost to rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA and when is it cheapest?
Kendall Square's rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2026 rental market averaged $3,980 per month across all property types, down 1.4% year over year from rolling 12-month average as of the beginning of Jul 2025. 3-bedrooms saw the largest decline at 5.3%, now averaging $5,960 monthly, while 2-bedrooms dropped 1.1% to $4,840. 1-bedrooms remained relatively stable at $3,890, and studios averaged $3,090, down 0.1%.
May has the highest rent in this Cambridge neighborhood, about 8% higher than November. Renters with flexible timing may find better pricing and more available units in late fall.
If you are searching for a new apartment in Kendall Square, considering November might result in lower prices given the seasonal pricing patterns.
What are the popular lifestyles in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
Kendall Square stands out among Cambridge neighborhoods for renters who prioritize pet-friendly living and active social scenes. The neighborhood's mix of lifestyle amenities makes it particularly appealing for those seeking both community connection and pet-centered living.
Pet owners will find Kendall Square well-equipped with dog parks and outdoor space for their companions to exercise and socialize. The area features pet-safe windows in many buildings, along with no breed restrictions that welcome pets of all sizes. Regular pet events create opportunities for both pets and owners to connect with the local community.
The neighborhood's social life centers around its mixed-use development that brings together restaurants and residential spaces. Kendall Square's street infrastructure and transit frequency make it easy for residents to explore the wider Cambridge social scene, while the walkable layout encourages spontaneous encounters with neighbors and local businesses.
For renters drawn to Kendall Square's combination of pet-friendly amenities and walkable social opportunities within Cambridge, this neighborhood delivers on both lifestyle priorities.
Why Kendall Square, Cambridge is a great place to live
Kendall Square is a hub for renters who prioritize fitness and socializing. Our analysis of local amenities and apartment features reveals that this neighborhood excels in supporting active lifestyles and community engagement.
With numerous apartments offering onsite gym equipment, fitness centers, and sports facilities, staying active is effortless in Kendall Square. Additionally, features like low VOC materials, soundproofing, and advanced HVAC systems create a healthy living environment. For those who value social connections, the area's high walk score, frequent transit options, and shared community spaces make it easy to get out and meet new people. With a strong focus on safety and well-designed street infrastructure, Kendall Square is an ideal choice for renters seeking a balanced lifestyle that combines wellness and social activity.
Methodology: How we got this data
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
Kendall Square Apartments for rent FAQ
What is the average size of an apartment in Kendall Square, MA?
The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Kendall Square is 649 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Kendall Square is 828 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Kendall Square is 1384 square feet.
Can I afford an apartment for rent in Kendall Square, MA?
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What type of apartment rental is most common in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
1 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
What type of apartment rental is least common in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
3 bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
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