Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Last updated on November 9, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,220. This is +68%, or $1,300, higher than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,220. This is +68%, or $1,300, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,247. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,600. Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,195 | 3% | 1% | |
Studio | $2,540 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $2,875 | |
Cambridge Highlands | $2,959 | |
Cambridgeport | $3,987 | |
East Cambridge | $3,300 | |
Harvard Square | $3,462 | |
Kendall Square | $3,858 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,900 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,050 | |
North Cambridge | $3,112 | |
Riverside | $3,087 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,247 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,380 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,112
Riverside
Average rent
$3,087
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,300
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,900
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,858
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,050
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$3,987
Cambridge Highlands
Average rent
$2,959
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$2,875
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,462
Apartments
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is equal to the median rent in Boston, MA.
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4d ago
Cherry St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
4d ago
1 Boardman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,270
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
340 Broadway #ONLY, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
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
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
West Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Inman Square condo for rent in Cambridge
432 Norfolk St #2G, Cambridge, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Plymouth St #2A, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Cogswell Ave #16, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
8 Museum Way #214, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cambridge Highlands apartment for rent in Cambridge
96 Griswold St #95, Cambridge, MA 02138
4 beds
3 baths
$9,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
28 Jay St #C, Cambridge, MA 02139
3 beds
3 baths
$9,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
3 baths
$8,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
4d ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
154 N First St #1802, Cambridge, MA 02141
3 beds
2 baths
$8,638
$8,338
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge townhouse for rent in Cambridge
54 Trowbridge St #G, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
3 baths
$8,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
31 Athens St #SF, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #610, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
2 baths
$7,639
$7,519
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
16m ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
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
23h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$8,947
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
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,100–$7,811
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
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,996–$5,328
Price drop
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
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,420–$3,030
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
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,372–$7,177
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
23h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$8,947
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
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,100–$7,811
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
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,996–$5,328
Price drop
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
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,420–$3,030
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
21h ago
Verified
21 Charles St #918, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio
1 bath
$2,830
Price drop
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
Verified
50 Kinnaird St #1153, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,575–$4,585
Price drop
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
Verified
632 Massachusetts Ave #761, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,330–$3,585
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
Verified
1 Whittemore Ave #361, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$3,330
Price drop
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
23h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,357–$8,947
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
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,100–$7,811
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
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,795–$5,328
Price drop
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
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,910–$4,255
Price drop
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
11h ago
Verified
132 Sherman St #11, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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 21
11h ago
Verified
132 Sherman St #7, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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 21