Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,962. This is +109%, or $2,062, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,962. This is +109%, or $2,062, 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 increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,969. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,852 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,565. Houses for rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,150.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,851 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,565 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 | 5% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - | |
Studio | $3,111 | 1% | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,105 | |
East Cambridge | $3,370 | |
Harvard Square | $3,450 | |
Lower Roxbury | $5,000 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
North End | $3,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,969 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | 36% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,150 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,111
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,851
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,565
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$5,000
North End
Average rent
$3,500
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,105
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,370
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,450
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,969
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
36%
Houses
Average rent
$4,150
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 21% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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11h ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
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
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #389, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,630
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
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 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
8h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,515–$5,615
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
1d ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$6,745
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
1h ago
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$5,380
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
8h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #642, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
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
288 3rd St #334, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,185
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #401, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,155
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1706, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,153
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 2
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
198 Binney St #415, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,140
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,430–$9,061
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
8h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #642, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
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
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #389, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,630
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
8h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,515–$5,615
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 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
5d+ 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
5d+ 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 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
5d+ 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
5d+ 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
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,430–$9,061
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
8h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #642, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
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
8h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,515–$5,615
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
7h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,430–$9,061
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
8h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #642, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
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
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #389, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,630
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
8h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #35, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
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 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
5d+ 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
5d+ 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 #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