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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kendall Square
$3,819/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Kendall Square is $3,819 per month as of October 2026. This is 101% above the national average rent, or $1,919 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kendall Square
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,819, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square run $4,027 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,817.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,265 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $4,027 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,817 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 |  3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,000 | |
East Cambridge | $3,922 | |
Harvard Square | $3,550 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,000 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,800 | |
North End | $3,515 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,819 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | 35% | 19% | |
Houses | $3,175 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,265
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,027
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,817
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Last year
24%
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,000
North End
Average rent
$3,515
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,000
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,922
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,550
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,819
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,175
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
101%higher than the national median
111%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #0218C, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,765
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #0516C, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,833
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
103 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #0818C, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,902
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Main St #2402, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$9,079
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Main St #2014, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$7,745
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Main St #2002, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$7,563
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Main St #1602, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
2 baths
$7,463
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
9h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,332–$5,812
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,345
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #647, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,500–$5,230
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #1125C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
9h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,332–$5,812
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,345
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #1125C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #1116C, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,971
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
9h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,332–$5,812
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,345
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #1125C, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #1116C, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$2,971
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
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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 $3,819 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kendall Square?
Average rent prices in Kendall Square have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Kendall Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kendall Square is 101% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,919 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 $153,000/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).