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Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kendall Square
$3,590/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kendall Square is $3,590 per month as of May 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,640 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kendall Square
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kendall Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in Kendall Square have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Rent prices in Kendall Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kendall Square is $3,590, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square run $3,494 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,829.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,938 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $3,494 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,829 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | 4% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
East Cambridge | $3,775 | |
Harvard Square | $3,695 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,300 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,150 | |
North End | $3,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,590 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | 35% | 20% | |
Houses | $3,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,938
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,494
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,829
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,300
North End
Average rent
$3,600
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,775
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,695
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,150
Apartments
Average rent
$3,590
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
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.
How does rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kendall Square and Lower Roxbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kendall Square
84%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 17% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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20h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$11,818
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,959–$6,649
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
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,675–$6,188
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,267–$6,877
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,267–$6,877
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
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #5-03A, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
1 bath
$4,785
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
1d ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
18h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,270–$5,055
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
3h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,267–$6,877
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
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #5-03A, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
1 bath
$4,785
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #2-2B, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 3
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Frequently asked questions for Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kendall Square rental market.
How much is rent in Kendall Square?
The average rent in Kendall Square is $3,590 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kendall Square?
Average rent prices in Kendall Square have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Kendall Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kendall Square is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,640 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kendall Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Kendall Square, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/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).