Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Average rent in
Cambridge, MA

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.

$3.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,220

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,186

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
36%
47%
11%
4%
$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 increased 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 $3,247. 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%

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%

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$3,220
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,213
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is equal to the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA

515 Cherry Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.7

Good

515 Cherry Street

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

1-2 Boardman Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.6

Good

1-2 Boardman Place

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

340 Broadway #ONLY - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

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

1000 Memorial Dr - Photo 1 of 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

432 Norfolk St #2G - Photo 1 of 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

11 Plymouth St #2A - Photo 1 of 1

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

11 Cogswell Ave #16 - Photo 1 of 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

8 Museum Way #214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment

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