Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Cambridge
$3,652/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in East Cambridge is $3,652 per month as of October 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,752 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Cambridge
173
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,652, whereas a house costs $4,595. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cambridge run $3,772 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,797.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,961 |  4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $3,680 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $4,786 | No Change | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $4,150 | 29% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,725 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,150 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,173 | |
Inman Square | $3,200 | |
Kendall Square | $3,817 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,800 | |
Ward Two | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,652 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $3,000 | 6% | 2% | |
Houses | $4,595 | 2% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,961
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,680
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,786
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,725
Last year
5%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,173
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,150
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,200
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,817
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,800
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,652
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
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
92%higher than the national median
67%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 15% 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
51 5th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Gore St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
126 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
107 1st St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,161–$8,353
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
154 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$5,807
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
Verified
2 Leighton St #1579A, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,670–$5,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
23 Child St #PH03, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$5,298
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
21h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,051–$6,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$4,070
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
249 3rd St #1141, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,695
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,025
Price dropped $1,450Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$4,070
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 Glassworks Ave #806, Cambridge, MA 02141
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,155–$3,295
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
249 3rd St #1141, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,695
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 Leighton St #1579A, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,670–$5,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,051–$6,091
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$4,555
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,025
Price dropped $1,450Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 Glassworks Ave #806, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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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 $3,652 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Cambridge?
Average rent prices in East Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does East Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Cambridge is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,752 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 $146,000/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).