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Cambridge - Central Square, MA 02139
1 Bedroom —
Apartment for Rent
***Central - Harvard Squares: One-Bed Includes Heat and HW - New Renovations***
Central - Harvard Squares: One-Bed Includes Heat and HW - New Renovations in Historic Property. Hardwood floors, new windows and trim, New kitchen with new cabinets, counter and stainless appliances: dishwasher, fridge, gas stove. Modern bath, high ceilings, includes heat & hot water, tenant pays for cooking gas. Washer & dryer in basement, coin-op. On a quiet side-street, a few doors walk to #1 MBTA Bus, along Mass. Ave to Harvard or Central; less than 10-minute walk to either.
Current Cambridge - Central Square Rental Market Trends
Studio
6 Listings
Average: $3,066
1-Bed
34 Listings
Average: $3,740
2-Bed
33 Listings
Average: $4,210
3+ Bed
15 Listings
Average: $6,500
Federal Rent Benchmark — Massachusetts (2024)
HUD FMR 1BR
$1,597
HUD FMR 2BR
$2,044
HUD FMR 3BR
$2,551
Census Median
$1,848
45% of Massachusetts renters spend 30%+ of income on rent.
Source: HUD FMR FY2026 + Census ACS 2024 + HUD CHAS. HUD Fair Market Rents are payment standards, not asking rents.