Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 21, 2025
Last updated on November 21, 2025
Last updated on November 21, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,858. This is +101%, or $1,938, higher than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,858. This is +101%, or $1,938, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA have decreased by 3% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,860. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,553. Houses for rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,897.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,795 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,553 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,957 | 3% | 5% | |
Studio | $3,134 | 1% | 44% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $2,875 | |
East Cambridge | $3,300 | |
Harvard Square | $3,462 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,155 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,900 | |
North End | $3,350 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,860 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 36% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,897 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,134
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,553
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,957
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,155
North End
Average rent
$3,350
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$2,875
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,300
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,462
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,860
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kendall 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.
Median rent prices in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
Kendall Square
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 7% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,515
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,590
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,740
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,020
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,020
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,280
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5h ago
Verified
285 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,110–$9,161
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
250 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,917–$7,254
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #1509, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,981
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #1801, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,893
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
18h ago
Verified
88 Ames Street #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,245–$4,580
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #1808, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,498
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #1011, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,262
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #808, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,244
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
5h ago
Verified
285 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,110–$9,161
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-9B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
18h ago
Verified
88 Ames Street #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,245–$4,580
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #5-03A, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
1 bath
$4,785
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5h ago
Verified
285 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,110–$9,161
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
88 Ames Street #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,245–$4,580
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-9B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #5-03A, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
1 bath
$4,785
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5h ago
Verified
285 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,110–$9,161
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
9h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Drive #2-9B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
18h ago
Verified
88 Ames Street #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,245–$3,485
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #5-03A, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
1 bath
$4,785
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
13m ago
350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,157–$6,286
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
250 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,917–$7,254
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent