Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cambridge rent stands today
Cambridge, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Month to month, rent cooled 1.4% after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Cambridge rent runs roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas for renters seeking urban amenities and proximity to institutions.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cambridge rent for about $2,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,078/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,822/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,500/month. Houses command a median of $4,650/month, compared to $3,500/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside rents fell 18.8% year over year to $3,250/month, while Porter Square and Wellington Harrington also cooled by 16.0% and 10.3%, respectively. These declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized softness in some Cambridge neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Cambridge
$3,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cambridge is $3,500 per month as of June 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
1,255
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in Cambridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 |  1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,077 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,822 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 3% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,200 | |
East Cambridge | $3,800 | |
Inman Square | $3,650 | |
Kendall Square | $3,784 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,100 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,500 | |
North Cambridge | $3,441 | |
Riverside | $3,250 | |
Wellington Harrington | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,505 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,077
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,822
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
Riverside
Average rent
$3,250
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,800
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,441
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,100
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,500
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,200
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,784
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,650
Wellington Harrington
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,505
Last 30 days
7%
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
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 #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
5d+ ago
Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge
11 Plymouth St #2B, 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 #1B, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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
8h ago
Verified
151 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$17,636
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,770–$16,819
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
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
10h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$9,197
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,181–$5,466
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
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,578–$4,418
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
10h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$9,197
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
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
3 beds
2 baths
$5,142–$7,242
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
7 Locke St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
Verified
700 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,481–$4,360
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
8h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,181–$5,466
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
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,578–$3,925
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
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,577–$6,634
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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cambridge?
Average rent prices in Cambridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 ($3,100/mo), Aggasiz Harvard University ($3,200/mo), and Riverside ($3,250/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).