Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridgeport

$4,122/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridgeport is $4,122 per month as of October 2026. This is 117% above the national average rent, or $2,222 more per month.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridgeport

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridgeport rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

Average rent prices in Cambridgeport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

Rent prices in Cambridgeport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridgeport is $4,122, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridgeport run $3,719 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,455.

Listings

Studio

$2,700

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$3,714

6%

9%

2 bedroom

$4,440

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,750

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$6,150

12%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,714

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,440

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridgeport, 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.

How does rent in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Cambridgeport and Lower Roxbury by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cambridgeport

Median rent price$4,122
increased by117%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,775
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA is 14% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

220R Hamilton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cambridgeport apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
187 Brookline St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13 Magazine St #701 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cambridgeport apartment for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

2 baths

$3,265

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20 Chestnut St #603 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cambridgeport condo for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridgeport rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridgeport?

The average rent in Cambridgeport is $4,122 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridgeport?

Average rent prices in Cambridgeport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Cambridgeport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridgeport is 117% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,222 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridgeport?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridgeport, you'd need to earn approximately $165,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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