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334 Harvard St #C1 - Photo 1 of 1
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334 Harvard St #C1, Cambridge, MA 02139

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,600

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Cambridge/ 2 Bedroom - 5 Rooms - Yard

97 Lexington Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02138

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

$3,450

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54 Garfield St #A, Cambridge, MA 02138

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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Cambridge/Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Plus Study Heat Included

5 Craigie Cir #26, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Elevator

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

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345 Franklin St #505, Cambridge, MA 02139

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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East Cambridge/Kendall Sq 1+/2 BR - Great Location! In Unit Laundry

203 3rd St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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Central / Harvard Square 1 Bedroom with Heat Included

89 Hancock St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

1 bed

1.5 baths

$2,375

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23 Sidney St #1248, Cambridge, MA 02139

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$4,375

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
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4 Sherman St #1228 - Photo 1 of 1

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4 Sherman St #1228, Cambridge, MA 02138

Furnished | Air conditioning | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$2,920

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Inman / Central Sq - 2 Bed with Heat Included

288 Prospect St #7, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

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10 Wendell St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

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Cambridge/Harvard Square 1 Bedroom - Heat Included

10 Wendell St #22, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,875

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Central Square 2BR - Townhouse Style - 2 floors - 1.5 baths

21A Suffolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Deck | Outdoor space

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

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Townhouse Style 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom

54 Bishop Richard Allen Dr #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,750

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Pre-war Charm and Chararcter with Heat included - Steps to the T

103 Norfolk St #7, Cambridge, MA 02139

Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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460 Green St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

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Central-Harvard- 1+/2BR

460 Green St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Cambridge/Central Square 3+ BR

4 Douglas St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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119 Harvard St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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Kendall - MIT - Classic Brick + Reno *DW* Spacious - Hwd Floors

119 Harvard St #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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4 Trowbridge Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138

Furnished | Air conditioning | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$5,614

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29 Warren St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

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Special unit! - East Cambridge/ MIT/ Kendall - Central AC - The Best!

29 Warren St #4, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,400

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Ultra high end - Stainless appliance - Steps Kendall/ MIT/ Lechereh

3 Jefferson St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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Mid-Cambridge 2 Bed, Heat Included * DW * App-based laundry

11 Ellery St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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East Cambridge 2+ Bedroom

118 Otis St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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632 Massachusetts Ave #213, Cambridge, MA 02139

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Elevator

2 beds

2 baths

$3,850

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345 Franklin St #302, Cambridge, MA 02139

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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North Cambridge, Davis Sq * Parking * In-unit WD * ALL utilities incl

131 Rindge Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Deck

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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Harvard Sq 1 Bed, All Utils Included

5 Wendell St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

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Huge Harvard Sq Studio + - Very Unique - Feels like a 1 Bedroom! A/C!

1110 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02138

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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Inman Square 2 Bed, Heat and Hot H2O Included

288 Prospect St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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1153 Cambridge St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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Inman Square 1 Bedroom - High Celings - Hwd Floors

1153 Cambridge St #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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Wow! Steps to Harvard Square 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

7 Banks St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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Cambridge/Harvard Square 1 Bedroom- Heat Included - Laundry

6 Craigie Cir #44, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

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Central Square 1 Bedroom

77 Hancock St #6, Cambridge, MA 02139

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

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Cambridge/Central Square 3 Bed

4 Douglas St #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

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In Between Davis and Porter Sq 3 Bed - In Unit Laundry

19 Miller Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$3,650

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48 Gold Star Road #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$4,200

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Lechmere/East Cambridge 3 Bed

122 Berkshire St #2-1A, Cambridge, MA 02141

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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6 Agassiz St #11, Cambridge, MA 02140

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

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1610 Massachusetts Ave #B2, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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Avon Hill - Porter Sq 1BR -- Heated -- Laundry

15 Linnaean St #18, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

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6 Agassiz St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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8 Craigie Cir #8, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Fireplace

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

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Harvard Sq 1 BR w/ Heat Incl, Very large

6 Craigie Cir #24, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

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Cambridge/Harvard Sq 1 BR - Renovated - Heat Included

6 Craigie Cir #4, Cambridge, MA 02138

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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Cambridge/Central Sq 4 BR ** Near the Red Line

99 Norfolk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,800

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Cambridge/ Central Sq Studio+

77 Hancock St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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Updated: September 29, 2026

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Cambridge, MA apartments for rent

Just across the Charles River from Boston lies one of the country's oldest and most historic cities: the oh-so charming Cambridge. This city is primarily recognized as home to the prestigious Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge is made up of squares on squares, but the people who inhabit them are far from square. If you're here to study, have no fear you smart cookie, there are plenty of great coffee shops to caffeinate and bust out the books for a late night study sesh " check out Crema Cafe in Harvard Square. Does the brain hurt from studying so hard? Time for a break. Fun in Cambridge is densely packed, everything is in walking distance, and it's is one of the most walker and biker-friendly communities. Grab a few buddies and hit The Garment District, a sprawling used and vintage clothing store " you never know what you might find in the mountains (yes, mountains) of clothing here. After you've shopped till you've dropped, catch a sunset on the Charles River. Hungry? Try Henrietta's Table or Grafton Street in Harvard Square for brunch. For the veggie-loving hipster, head over to Clover. Date venue? Oleana. Russell House Tavern is a Harvard-student heavy restaurant and bar, and The Sinclair and The Middle East are great venues for small concerts. An intellectual hub where old school meets the modern, Cambridge is full of character. All it needs is you.

Renting in Cambridge, MA at a glance

As of today, Cambridge's median rent price is $3,484 per month, which is up 6%, or $184, compared to last year.

Median rent

$3,484

YoY change

+6%

+$184/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

1,076

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$3,484+6%
1 bedroom$3,200+6%
2 bedroom$3,878+3%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA, is noted for its vibrant atmosphere, with residents frequently highlighting the abundance of cultural and educational opportunities, thanks to the proximity of prestigious universities. Many appreciate the diverse dining options and access to parks, contributing to an active lifestyle. However, some locals express frustration about the high cost of living and challenging parking situation, which can make day-to-day life a bit more complicated for renters.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in Cambridge, MA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cambridge average around $3,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,760/month, both relatively stable year over year.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Cambridge, MA?

December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Cambridge, with rents running about 8.9% lower than the peak season in May. July is the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available inventory.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Cambridge, MA?

Mid-Cambridge generates the highest consumer interest with one-bedrooms around $3,770/month, while North Cambridge offers the same rent with slightly less competition. East Cambridge, Kendall Square, and Inman Square excel for pet owners and social connectivity.

What areas of Cambridge, MA are best for budget-conscious renters?

West Cambridge offers the most budget-friendly option at around $2,800/month, running 11% below the city median. Mid-Cambridge and Cambridge Highlands follow with median rents around $3,110 and $3,130 respectively.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Cambridge, MA?

Kendall Square, Porter Square, Inman Square, and East Cambridge offer excellent pet-friendly options with pet-safe windows, dedicated pet spaces, robust outdoor areas, and no breed restrictions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Cambridge, MA?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Cambridge, showing up in just 0.03% of units, with one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms leading at 0.04% each.

Are most apartments in Cambridge, MA largely older buildings or new developments?

Based on our current listings, Cambridge features a mix of historic and modern housing stock, with 42% of apartments offering hardwood floors that add character to the city's diverse architectural landscape.

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.

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