Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kendall Square
$3,645/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kendall Square is $3,645 per month as of July 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kendall Square
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $3,645, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square run $3,510 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,130.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,938 | 2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $3,510 |  6% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $4,130 | 3% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
East Cambridge | $3,740 | |
Harvard Square | $3,400 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,000 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,025 | |
North End | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,645 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,575 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,938
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,510
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,130
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,000
North End
Average rent
$3,500
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,740
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,400
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,025
Apartments
Average rent
$3,645
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Rooms
Average rent
$2,100
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
87%higher than the national median
105%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,740
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
6h ago
Verified
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,821
$8,431
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
55m ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,150–$7,000
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
12h ago
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,746–$6,951
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
1d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$3,056–$9,178
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
17h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,440–$6,535
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
55m ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,150–$7,000
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
6h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #0825C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
6h ago
Verified
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
6h ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #0825C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
6h ago
Verified
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
6h ago
Verified
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
55m ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,150–$7,000
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
17h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,440–$6,535
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
6h ago
Verified
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,821
$8,431
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
1d ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,645
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
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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 $3,645 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kendall Square?
Average rent prices in Kendall Square have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Kendall Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kendall Square is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,695 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 $146,000/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).