Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Inman Square

$3,400/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Inman Square is $3,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,475 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Inman Square

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Inman Square rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $3,450, whereas a house costs $2,987. 1-bedroom apartments in Inman Square run $2,657 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,657

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,300

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,100

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,872

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,657

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,872

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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$3,400
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,740
increased by94%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA

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

$3,400

$3,300

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1210 Cambridge St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Inman Square 3 Bedroom - Dishwasher - Hardwood Floors

1210 Cambridge St #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

$3,400

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Elm Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

1 bath

$4,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

375 Prospect St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

1 bath

$5,100

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 $3,400 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Inman Square?

Average rent prices in Inman Square have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Inman Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Inman Square is 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,475 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 $136,000/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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