Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Kendall Square

$3,526/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kendall Square is $3,526 per month as of August 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,601 more per month.

$5.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kendall Square

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kendall Square rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Average rent prices in Kendall Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $3,526, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square run $3,841 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,734.

Listings

Studio

$2,825

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$3,841

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,734

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,800

14%

9%

4 bedroom

$6,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,841

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,734

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

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

Median rent price$3,526
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Lower Roxbury

$3,850

decreased by8%
Last year
North End

$3,495

decreased by3%
Last year
Aggasiz Harvard University

$3,050

decreased by6%
Last year
East Cambridge

$3,925

increased by5%
Last year
Harvard Square

$3,500

increased by13%
Last year
Mid Cambridge

$2,835

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

100 Memorial Dr #0218C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Elevator Bldg, River Views, Heated, Parking, Easy T Access

100 Memorial Dr #0218C, Cambridge, MA 02142

1 bed

1 bath

$2,765

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

100 Memorial Dr #0516C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Elevator Bldg, River Views, Heated, Parking, Easy T Access

100 Memorial Dr #0516C, Cambridge, MA 02142

1 bed

1 bath

$2,833

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

100 Memorial Dr #0818C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Elevator Bldg, River Views, Heated, Parking, Easy T Access

100 Memorial Dr #0818C, Cambridge, MA 02142

1 bed

1 bath

$2,902

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

103 Memorial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the Kendall Square area on Memorial Dr. close to many amenities in Cambridge...

103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142

2 beds

1 bath

$3,570

$3,124

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 4

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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 $3,526 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kendall Square?

Average rent prices in Kendall Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Kendall Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kendall Square is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,601 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 $141,000/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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