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

One-bedroom apartments in Porter Square average around $2,600 per month in 2025. These units remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with an average size of 682 sqft.

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

Two-bedroom apartments in Porter Square average around $3,400 per month in 2025, down 1.7% from the previous year. These units typically offer around 1,125 sqft of living space.

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

Three-bedroom apartments in Porter Square average around $3,800 per month in 2025, down 1.4% from 2024. These larger units average 832 sqft in size.

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

Porter Square's rental market averaged around $3,800 per month across all property types in 2025, up 11.1% year over year. Rent varies by unit type, with studios starting around $2,700 and larger apartments reaching around $3,800 monthly.

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

Apartments in Porter Square average 840 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at 367 sqft, while two-bedroom units offer the most space at 1,125 sqft.

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

Three-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Porter Square, with about 23 listings available monthly. Two-bedroom units follow as the second most available option with about 14 listings per month.

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

Studio apartments have the fewest listings in Porter Square, with about 4 available monthly. One-bedroom apartments are also relatively limited, averaging about 10 listings per month.

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