Church Corner
10 Magazine St,
Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,485 - $4,820 Total Monthly Price
2-3 Beds
Area Guide
Central Square Cambridge, MA
Cambridge’s central commercial hub
Public Transit
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Shopping
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Restaurants
Central Square is a thriving commercial district in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Filled with eclectic local restaurants, bars, and shops, this retail hub is the perfect place for renters looking for an urban lifestyle with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Enjoy popular hotspots like the Mad Monkfish or Brick & Mortar, or check out some local entertainment at the Central Square Theater.
Because Central Square is such an urban neighborhood, there’s fantastic access to public transportation through the Central Subway Station. This is the ideal fit for commuters because of its public transit availability and the neighborhood’s unbeatable access to Boston. Central Square is just north of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a few miles southeast of Harvard University, and just across the Charles River from Boston University.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Square is $2,970 for a studio, $3,631 for one bedroom, $4,283 for two bedrooms, and $5,792 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Square has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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480 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,970/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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799 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,631/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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875 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,283/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,213 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,792/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Square - Cambridge, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Central Square - Cambridge, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Central Square - Cambridge, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
100
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central Square - Cambridge, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coit Observatory
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Charles River Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.