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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Cambridge
$3,822/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in East Cambridge is $3,822 per month as of September 2026. This is 101% above the national average rent, or $1,922 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Cambridge
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $3,849, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cambridge run $3,878 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,132 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,822 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,650 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,600 |  6% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 3% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,000 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,048 | |
Inman Square | $3,400 | |
Kendall Square | $3,574 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,800 | |
Ward Two | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,849 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,600 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,132
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,822
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,048
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,000
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,400
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,574
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,800
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,849
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
3%
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
101%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 25% 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
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
310 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
67 Gore St #2R, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
$2,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
126 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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
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 Sep 8
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 Sep 8
2d ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 Leighton St #2103, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$6,945
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
7h ago
107 1st St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,161–$8,802
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,271–$5,836
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h 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
5h ago
Verified
21 Charles St #918, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio
1 bath
$3,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5 Glassworks Ave #869, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$5,015
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 #1011, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$3,955
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h 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
5h ago
Verified
21 Charles St #918, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio
1 bath
$3,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5 Glassworks Ave #869, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$5,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,271–$5,836
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,675–$4,460
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
203 3rd St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
118 Otis St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 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 $3,822 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Cambridge?
Average rent prices in East Cambridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does East Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Cambridge is 101% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,922 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 $153,000/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).