Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,361. This is +70%, or $1,386, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,361. This is +70%, or $1,386, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased 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 $3,375. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,728. Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,975.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $3,025 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,250 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,175 | 2% | 1% | |
Studio | $2,648 | 1% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
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Cambridge Highlands | $3,000 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,070 | |
East Cambridge | $3,420 | |
Harvard Square | $3,450 | |
Kendall Square | $3,980 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,975 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,050 | |
North Cambridge | $3,402 | |
Riverside | $3,375 | |
Wellington Harrington | $3,250 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $3,375 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,225 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,975 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,310 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,648
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,402
Riverside
Average rent
$3,375
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,975
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,420
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,050
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,980
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,070
Cambridge Highlands
Average rent
$3,000
Wellington Harrington
Average rent
$3,250
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
No Change
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 2% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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4d ago
1 Boardman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,270–$1,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
51 Rindge Ave #51F, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
340 Broadway #ONLY, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
48 7th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Neighborhood Nine condo for rent in Cambridge
21 Chauncy St #23, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d ago
Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge
5 Washington Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$1,720
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge
15 Arlington St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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 Aug 30
10h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,530–$13,420
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 Howland St #0, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
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
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University townhouse for rent in Cambridge
3 Howland St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
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 Sep 15
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
30 Clay St #3A, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$9,995
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 2
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$9,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$9,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
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
29m ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,474–$14,325
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,174–$12,935
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,620–$3,465
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,405–$8,701
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,781–$4,906
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
15 Richdale Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h 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. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,174–$12,935
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h 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. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
33 Rogers St #945, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$4,760
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #715, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
10 Centre St #570, Cambridge, MA 02139
2 beds
1 bath
$4,170
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 Whittemore Ave #361, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,920
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St #162, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,340
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 Landsdowne St #1175, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,420–$4,130
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,174–$12,935
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$3,287–$5,443
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,405–$8,701
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,781–$4,906
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,658–$3,275
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$4,615
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent