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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cambridge rent stands today
Cambridge, MA rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $36 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Cambridge runs roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas. The market offers 1,374 total rentals, reflecting a concentrated inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cambridge sit around $2,685/month, 1-bedrooms around $3,150/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,930/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,600/month. Houses command a median of $4,900/month, while apartments sit at $3,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside rents fell 14.1% year over year to $3,350/month across 208 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 2.8% slip. Porter Square and Wellington Harrington also saw declines over 12%, showing localized cooldowns within Cambridge.
Median rent
Median rent in Cambridge
$3,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cambridge is $3,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cambridge
1,374
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cambridge, MA
Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $3,500, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,685 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,150 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,930 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,225 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,100 | |
East Cambridge | $3,742 | |
Inman Square | $3,950 | |
Kendall Square | $3,614 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,200 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,345 | |
North Cambridge | $3,389 | |
Riverside | $3,350 | |
Wellington Harrington | $3,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,160 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,685
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,930
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,742
Riverside
Average rent
$3,350
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,389
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,345
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,200
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,100
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,614
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,950
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,225
Wellington Harrington
Average rent
$3,495
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
21%
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.
How does rent in Cambridge, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cambridge and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cambridge
79%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is 3% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA
5d+ ago
West Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
25 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Plymouth St #2A, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Plymouth St #3B, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Plymouth St #3A, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,840–$20,183
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge
61 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
5 beds
4 baths
$17,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$15,090
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 25
23h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,118–$13,267
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,447–$6,860
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,448–$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,007–$6,877
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
18 Forest St #339, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,705
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
334 Harvard St #143, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,295–$4,430
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,525
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,447–$6,860
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,051–$5,546
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,007–$6,877
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$4,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cambridge, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.
How much is rent in Cambridge?
The average rent in Cambridge is $3,500 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cambridge?
Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cambridge is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cambridge?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge are Mid Cambridge ($3,200/mo), Aggasiz Harvard University ($3,225/mo), and Neighborhood Nine ($3,345/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?
To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cambridge?
Cambridge, Massachusetts 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $3,100 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $3,800 monthly. These figures reflect the city's strong rental market, which maintains an average of 2,582 available listings per month across all apartment types.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).