Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Average rent in
Cambridge, MA

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Last updated on September 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,361. This is +70%, or $1,386, higher than the national average.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,361

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,276

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,361. This is +70%, or $1,386, higher than the national average.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
32%
49%
12%
5%
$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 $3,375. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,728. Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,025

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,250

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,175

2%

1%

Studio

$2,648

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,648

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,175

Last 30 days

2%

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$3,361
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is 2% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA

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–$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

51 Rindge Ave #51F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

340 Broadway #ONLY - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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 Sep 1

48 7th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

21 Chauncy St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood Nine condo for rent in Cambridge

21 Chauncy St #23, Cambridge, MA 02138

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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

Condo for rent

5 Washington Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge

5 Washington Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02140

1 bed

1 bath

$1,720

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

House for rent

15 Arlington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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 Aug 30