Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Average rent in
Cambridge, MA

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,174. This is +67%, or $1,268, higher than the national average.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,174

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,158

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,174. This is +67%, or $1,268, higher than the national average.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
38%
45%
10%
3%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $2,995 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 $3,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,975

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,595

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,300

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,862

11%

9%

Studio

$2,525

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,862

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

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$3,174
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,333
increased by75%

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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Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA

515 Cherry Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

230 Western Avenue #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge

230 Western Avenue Unit 3 - C

230 Western Avenue #C, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 8

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 is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

1-2 Boardman Place - Photo 1 of 1

10h 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

38 Linnaean St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

38 Linnaean St

38 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA 02138

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown is for 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 is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

764 Cambridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

764 Cambridge St

764 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

29 Concord Ave #606 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge

Fabulous clean well maintained unit

29 Concord Ave #606, Cambridge, MA 02138

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

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