Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, MA

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,109

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
34%
48%
11%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

65%
35%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Cambridge, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA have remained the same 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.

Rent comparables in
Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,259. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,042 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 $3,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,000

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$5,459

8%

5%

Studio

$2,525

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,459

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cambridge, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Cambridge

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,480
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA

220 Western Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside condo for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

230 Western Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge

230 Western Avenue Unit 2 - B

230 Western Avenue #B, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed

1 bath

$1,120

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

29 Concord Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

29 Concord Ave

29 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

340 Broadway #ONLY - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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 Jan 1

183-185 Rindge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

183-185 Rindge Ave

183 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

764 Cambridge St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

764 Cambridge St

764 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

7 Newport Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Aggasiz - Harvard University condo for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

1 bath

$4,200

$1,600

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Mar 2

11 Plymouth St #3B - Photo 1 of 1

43m ago

Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge

11 Plymouth St #3B, Cambridge, MA 02141

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

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 Apr 1