Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Inman Square

$3,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Inman Square is $3,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,851 more per month.

$3.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Inman Square

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Inman Square rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Average rent prices in Inman Square have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Rent prices in Inman Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Inman Square is $3,800, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Inman Square run $2,870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

7%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,856

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,750

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,200

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,350

4%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,856

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Inman Square, 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 Inman Square, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Inman Square and North Allston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Inman Square

Median rent price$3,800
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,640
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Prospect St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

306 Prospect St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

304-306 Prospect Street - 3

306 Prospect St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

3h ago

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Inman Square 3 Bedroom - Dishwasher - Hardwood Floors

1210 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

211 Elm St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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 Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Inman Square rental market.

How much is rent in Inman Square?

The average rent in Inman Square is $3,800 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Inman Square?

Average rent prices in Inman Square have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Inman Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Inman Square is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,851 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Inman Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Inman Square, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/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).

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