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1d ago
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1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,933–$5,036
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
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80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,474–$14,936
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,052–$8,508
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2d ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$5,250
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11h ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,175–$7,581
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1d ago
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249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,711–$5,393
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,440–$3,030
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2d ago
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2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,372–$7,177
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3d ago
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929 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,365–$3,940
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The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
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357 Windsor St #A, Cambridge, MA 02141
Furnished | Hardwood floor | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$2,880
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 20
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Hardwood Floor
Dishwasher
2d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,830–$4,330
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2h ago
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On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
$2,600
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The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2h ago
Verified
12A Saginaw Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
On-site laundry | Storage | Fireplace
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4h ago
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21 Charles St #921, Cambridge, MA 02141
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio
1 bath
$3,390
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
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90 Fawcett St #527, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,740
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,670
$3,015
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,245
$3,085
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2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,140
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
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129 Franklin St #991, Cambridge, MA 02139
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,170–$3,765
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
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2 Leighton St #1289, Cambridge, MA 02141
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,310–$5,255
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
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5 Glassworks Ave #1246, Cambridge, MA 02141
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,610–$4,555
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
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1 Whittemore Ave #1225, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,470–$3,945
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2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,480
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #109, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #415, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$2,975
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #215, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$2,975
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #413, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$2,975
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #213, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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1200 Massachusetts Ave #112, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$3,025
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
1200 Massachusetts Ave #214, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
1200 Massachusetts Ave #312, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
Studio
1 bath
$2,575
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
1200 Massachusetts Ave #103, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Elevator
1 bed
1 bath
$2,925
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
3d ago
Verified
92 Pleasant St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139
On-site laundry | Storage | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,480
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,480
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,340
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,420
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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50 Kinnaird St #1153, Cambridge, MA 02139
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,585–$5,285
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
50 Rogers St #1217, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,580–$3,595
Price drop
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3d ago
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33 Rogers St #1034, Cambridge, MA 02142
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,610–$5,475
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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80 Fawcett St #772, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$3,135
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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632 Massachusetts Ave #761, Cambridge, MA 02139
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$3,735
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$5,060
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$5,100
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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100 Landsdowne St #1176, Cambridge, MA 02139
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,800–$4,735
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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195 Binney St #565, Cambridge, MA 02142
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,600–$3,755
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$5,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
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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.
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As of today, you'll find 1,258 apartments for rent in Cambridge, with a median rent price of $3,295 per month. Cambridge has seen a 5%—or $160—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$3,295Year Over Year Change
5%
$160
Rentals available, last 30 days
1,258
The average rent in Cambridge, MA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,295, which is a 4.71% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge, MA is about $3,025. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge, MA is $3,627, and studios are about $2,525 per month.
See more Cambridge, MA rent data on our rent research page.
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Age Range
0-19
18%
20-34
41%
35-44
12%
45-64
15%
65+
11%
Language
English
65%
Spanish
7%
Indo Euro
13%
Asia Pac
10%
Other
3%
Education
No HS
4%
High School
14%
Bachelor's
31%
Master's
28%
Prof Degree
7%
Doctorate
14%
Household Income
0-25k
14%
25-50k
11%
50-75k
10%
75-100k
10%
100-150k
18%
150k+
34%
Cambridge locals spend about 26 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus, subway or the commuter rail run by Boston MBTA to navigate Cambridge and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Cambridge is through Logan International Airport, 5.61 miles away.
Scores for Cambridge are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
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.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is approximately $3,086, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,792.
Rents in Cambridge, MA have generally decreased by about 3% for most rental sizes and types. However, 3-bedroom apartments have seen a slight increase of 2%.
The best time to look for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is in December, as it is the least competitive month with lower demand compared to the available inventory, potentially making it a good time to find a deal.
Mid-Cambridge and North Cambridge are among the most popular neighborhoods, offering a range of amenities and easy access to public transportation, shops, and restaurants.
Mid-Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine, and West Cambridge are ideal for budget-conscious renters, with 1-bedroom rents ranging from $2,600 to $2,741 per month, which is 8-13% lower than the city median.
Yes, there are numerous pet-friendly apartments in Cambridge, MA, with 54.06% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in about 10% of rental listings in Cambridge, MA.
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 2024 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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