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Last updated on February 25, 2026
Last updated on February 25, 2026
Last updated on February 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,823. This is +101%, or $1,923, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,823. This is +101%, or $1,923, 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 3% 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 $3,827. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,791 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 | $3,785 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,516 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $5,700 | 5% | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - | |
Studio | $3,020 | 4% | 19% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,175 | |
East Cambridge | $3,320 | |
Harvard Square | $3,450 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,400 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,100 | |
North End | $3,700 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,827 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | 61% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,150 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,020
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,785
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,516
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,400
North End
Average rent
$3,700
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,175
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,320
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,450
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$3,827
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
61%
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 13% lower than the median rent in Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects 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 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
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
2h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,235–$8,498
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
2 beds
1 bath
$3,280
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,878
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,562
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
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,831–$6,438
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #67, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,460–$5,660
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
13h ago
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,476–$5,709
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
8h ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #724, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,155
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
4d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1310, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,137
$3,941
Price drop
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
288 3rd St #611, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,039
$3,924
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
2h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,235–$8,498
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,878
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,061
$2,965
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
3h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #67, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,460–$5,660
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
8h 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
1d ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1d 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
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,562
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,061
$2,965
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
3h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #67, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,460–$5,660
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
8h 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
1d ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1d 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
2h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,235–$8,498
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,562
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,476–$5,709
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
2h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,235–$8,498
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,061
$2,965
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
3h ago
Verified
88 Ames St #67, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,460–$3,845
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
100 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
2 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
1d 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
8h ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #524, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
2 baths
$6,874
$6,474
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
17h ago
250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,831–$6,438
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
168 Main St #610, Cambridge, MA 02142
3 beds
2 baths
$7,063
$6,855
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7