What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

One-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square average around $3,900 per month in 2025, representing a 3.6% increase from the previous year. These units typically offer around 722 sqft of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square rent for around $4,800 per month in 2025, down 1.2% from 2024. These units average around 1,149 sqft in size.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square average around $5,600 per month in 2025, down 10.0% from the previous year. These larger units typically offer around 1,271 sqft of living space.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

Kendall Square, located in Cambridge, averaged around $4,000 per month across all apartment types in 2025, up 1.7% from 2024. Rental costs range from around $3,100 for studios to around $5,600 for three-bedroom units.

What is the average apartment size in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

Apartments in Kendall Square average around 864 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at around 465 sqft, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 1,271 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Kendall Square, with about 61 listings available monthly. Two-bedroom units follow as the second most available option with about 52 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in Kendall Square, with about 7 listings available monthly. Studio apartments are also relatively limited, averaging about 23 listings per month.

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1 Emerson Pl Apt 8n, Boston, MA 02114

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6 Whittier Pl #288, Boston, MA 02114

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AVA North Point

2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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Memorial Dr. & Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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75 Charles St #3, Boston, MA 02114

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$3,300

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4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114

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249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Third Square

285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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2 BR + Study * Lechmere/ MIT/ Kendall * New renovation * Green/redline

6 th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

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391 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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$3,700

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198 Binney St #2109, Cambridge, MA 02142

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271 Dartmouth St #331, Boston, MA 02116

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90 Norfolk St #8, Cambridge, MA 02139

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$4,200

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110 2nd St #111, Cambridge, MA 02142

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23 Sidney St #1237, Cambridge, MA 02139

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170 Webster Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141

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Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

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101 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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