Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,150 | |
Cambridge Highlands | $3,005 | |
Cambridgeport | $3,850 | |
East Cambridge | $3,300 | |
Harvard Square | $3,462 | |
Kendall Square | $3,841 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,322 | |
North Cambridge | $3,144 | |
Riverside | $3,100 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,259 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,210 | No Change | No Change |
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%
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,144
Riverside
Average rent
$3,100
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,300
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,322
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,841
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$3,850
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,150
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,462
Cambridge Highlands
Average rent
$3,005
Apartments
Average rent
$3,259
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
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 5% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Riverside condo for rent in Cambridge
220 Western Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
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
2d ago
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
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
340 Broadway #ONLY, Cambridge, MA 02139
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
2d ago
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
1d ago
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
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University condo for rent in Cambridge
7 Newport Rd #B, Cambridge, MA 02140
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
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
2d ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$21,249
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 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 baths
$12,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 25
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,781
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
Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge
14 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA 02138
4 beds
3 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
382 Harvard St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
3 baths
$9,000
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
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
3 baths
$8,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,103
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,474–$14,936
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,128–$8,076
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,190–$8,886
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
20h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,851–$5,041
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
$2,373–$4,068
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
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,082–$6,722
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
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
22h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,128–$8,076
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,190–$8,886
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
20h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,851–$5,041
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
33 Rogers St #1066, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,091–$5,634
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
2d ago
Verified
632 Massachusetts Ave #763, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,679–$5,067
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
1 Whittemore Ave #1225, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,062–$4,658
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
2d ago
Verified
334 Harvard St #183, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,995–$4,458
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,661
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
700 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,894–$4,789
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
22h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,128–$8,076
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,190–$8,886
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
20h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,851–$5,041
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
$2,373–$4,068
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
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,082–$6,722
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$3,551–$3,960
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
11h ago
Verified
2A Sherman St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
4 beds
1 bath
$4,875
$4,625
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
Available Mar 2