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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Cambridge
$3,817/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in East Cambridge is $3,817 per month as of June 2026. This is 96% above the national average rent, or $1,867 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Cambridge
166
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 11% 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 $3,855, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in East Cambridge run $3,494 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,560.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,930 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $3,409 |  3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,597 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,775 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
Central Maverick Square Paris Street | $3,250 | |
Inman Square | $3,800 | |
Kendall Square | $3,645 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,150 | |
Ward Two | $3,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,855 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,125 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,555 | 30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,930
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,409
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Central Maverick Square Paris Street
Average rent
$3,250
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,800
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,645
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,150
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,795
Apartments
Average rent
$3,855
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,125
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
30%
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
96%higher than the national median
67%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Central Maverick Square Paris Street, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
2d ago
8 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,730
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
4 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
21h ago
218 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,700–$3,471
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
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2.5 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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 Mar 16
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 Aug 4
4d ago
East Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$7,812
$7,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,416–$5,496
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$4,790
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St #3249A, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$5,430
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
21 Charles St #918, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio
1 bath
$4,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
110 2nd St #111, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
195 Binney St #1142, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$4,790
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St #3249A, Cambridge, MA 02141
2 beds
2 baths
$5,430
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
21 Charles St #918, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio
1 bath
$4,015
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,416–$5,496
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,940–$4,900
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
2h ago
Verified
148 5th St #6, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 bed
1 bath
$2,815
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
Verified
6 th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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 $3,817 per month as of June 13, 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 11% since last year.
How does East Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Cambridge is 96% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,867 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).