Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 14, 2026
Last updated on April 14, 2026
Last updated on April 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,688. This is +90%, or $1,750, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,688. This is +90%, or $1,750, 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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $3,717. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,772 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,130. Houses for rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,771 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,130 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,642 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - | |
Studio | $2,901 | No Change | 28% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
East Cambridge | $3,695 | |
Harvard Square | $3,600 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,350 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,100 | |
North End | $3,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,717 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,175 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,901
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,771
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,130
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,642
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,350
North End
Average rent
$3,600
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,695
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,600
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$3,717
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
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 15% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Kendall Square condo for rent in Cambridge
83 Cambridge Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,515
The price shown reflects 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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,020
The price shown reflects 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 reflects 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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #2109, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$3,730
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #3204, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,789
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
23h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$8,359
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,155–$8,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$3,018–$7,006
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,030–$5,670
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$5,285
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
23h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,915
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1310, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,332
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1110, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,814
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 21
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,155–$8,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h 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
4h 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
4h 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
23h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$8,359
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #36, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,030–$5,670
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,915
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$5,285
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
4h 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
4h 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
4h 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
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,155–$8,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,915
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$5,285
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
2d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$3,018–$7,006
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,155–$8,683
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h 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
4h 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
23h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$5,285
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
2d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$3,018–$7,006
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #524, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
2 baths
$7,394
$7,274
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
1d ago
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,819–$5,855
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
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #506, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 15