Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 26, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,225 | |
Area Iv | $4,000 | |
Cambridgeport | $4,000 | |
East Cambridge | $3,605 | |
Inman Square | $3,900 | |
Kendall Square | $3,789 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,100 | |
Neighborhood Nine | $3,350 | |
North Cambridge | $3,258 | |
Riverside | $3,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,450 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,237 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,210 | 1% | No Change |
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%
Riverside
Average rent
$3,300
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,605
North Cambridge
Average rent
$3,258
Neighborhood Nine
Average rent
$3,350
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,100
Cambridgeport
Average rent
$4,000
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,789
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,225
Area Iv
Average rent
$4,000
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,237
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
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.
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 equal to 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
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
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
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
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge
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
4d ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
277 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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
3d ago
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
15h ago
Verified
151 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,900–$17,636
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
61 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
5 beds
4 baths
$17,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2.5 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
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
3 baths
$11,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Riverside apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
4 baths
$11,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
9h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,216–$11,672
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,528–$12,545
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
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,064–$9,293
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,851–$5,386
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,687–$4,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,012–$6,877
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
7h ago
Verified
195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$8,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
203 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,216–$11,672
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
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,064–$9,293
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,012–$6,877
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
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
22 Water St #853, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$4,065
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
Cambridgeport apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
20h ago
Verified
26 Chauncy St #A, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,685
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
18h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,528–$12,545
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
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,064–$9,293
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,687–$4,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,012–$6,877
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
15h ago
Verified
1 Whittemore Ave #361, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$4,355
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
15h ago
Verified
334 Harvard St #143, Cambridge, MA 02139
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,955–$4,450
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
15h ago
Verified
33 Rogers St #945, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,925
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
73 Martin St #46, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1