Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Cambridge
$3,945/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in East Cambridge is $3,945 per month as of August 2026. This is 103% above the national average rent, or $2,005 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Cambridge
172
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in East Cambridge have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Rent prices in East Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Cambridge is $3,950, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cambridge run $3,817 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,153 | 2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,600 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 9% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,150 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,200 | |
Inman Square | $3,500 | |
Kendall Square | $3,759 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,995 | |
Ward Two | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,702 |  2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,280 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,153
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,200
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,150
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,500
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,759
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,995
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,702
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Cambridge, 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 East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Cambridge and Central Maverick Square Paris Street by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Cambridge
103%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 23% higher than the median rent in Central Maverick Square Paris Street, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
67 Gore St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
129 5th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
48 7th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
310 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
78 Thorndike St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$7,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$7,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 Leighton St #2103, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$6,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$6,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
16h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,286–$5,521
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
23h ago
Verified
50 Rogers St #1064, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,445
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 #607, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$3,965
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
5 Glassworks Ave #1246, Cambridge, MA 02141
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,485–$5,020
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,286–$5,521
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
9h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$4,555
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
5d+ ago
Verified
118 Otis St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
23h ago
Verified
50 Rogers St #1064, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,445
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,286–$5,439
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
10h ago
Verified
129 5th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 15
9h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$4,555
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
4d ago
Verified
150 5th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the East Cambridge rental market.
How much is rent in East Cambridge?
The average rent in East Cambridge is $3,945 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Cambridge?
Average rent prices in East Cambridge have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does East Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Cambridge is 103% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,005 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Cambridge?
To comfortably afford rent in East Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $158,000/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).