Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 26, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, MA

Last updated on March 26, 2026

Last updated on March 26, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,440. This is +80%, or $1,530, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,440

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,293

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,440. This is +80%, or $1,530, higher than the national average.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
28%
50%
14%
6%
$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 increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,825. Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,237.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,139

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,801

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,550

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,600

6%

4%

Studio

$2,634

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,634

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,139

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,801

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

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$3,440
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,425
increased by79%

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

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

11 Plymouth St #3B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington - Harrington apartment for rent in Cambridge

11 Plymouth St #3B, 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

11 Plymouth St #3A - Photo 1 of 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

74 Otis St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

45 Trowbridge St #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge

two bedroom one bathroom home in a great location

45 Trowbridge St #3C, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$1,820

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

House for rent

277 River St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

10 Rogers St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

10 Rogers St

10 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

14 Concord Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

14 Concord Ave

14 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent