Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $3,552. This is +87%, or $1,651, higher than the national average.

$4.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,552

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

218

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $3,552. This is +87%, or $1,651, higher than the national average.

$4.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
26%
49%
15%
7%
$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

67%
33%
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
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $3,581. A 1-bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,528 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,305. Houses for rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,470.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,494

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$4,349

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$5,265

8%

17%

4 bedroom

$5,450

2%

14%

Studio

$2,669

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,669

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,494

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,349

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,265

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Central Maverick Square Paris Street, Boston, MA.

East Cambridge

Median rent price$3,552
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,297
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 8% higher than the median rent in Central Maverick Square Paris Street, Boston, MA.

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74 Otis St #2R - Photo 1 of 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.

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10 Rogers St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

10 Rogers St

10 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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

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Seventh Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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

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Cambridge St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

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10 4th Street Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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

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Available Nov 1

169 Monsignor Obrien Hwy #511 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

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

Condo for rent

249 Hurley St #1R - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Thorndike Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Thorndike Street Apartments

218 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,780–$3,283

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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