Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 5, 2025
Last updated on October 5, 2025
Last updated on October 5, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $4,228. This is +117%, or $2,278, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $4,228. This is +117%, or $2,278, 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 increased by 14% 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 $4,244. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $4,053 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,714. Houses for rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $4,050 | 1% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $4,705 | 4% | 59% | |
3 bedroom | $5,565 | 2% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | - | - | |
Studio | $3,166 | 3% | 51% |
Comparables | ||
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Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,127 | |
East Cambridge | $3,370 | |
Harvard Square | $3,450 | |
Lower Roxbury | $4,300 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
North End | $3,400 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $4,244 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 36% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,166
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,705
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
59%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,565
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Lower Roxbury
Average rent
$4,300
North End
Average rent
$3,400
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,127
East Cambridge
Average rent
$3,370
Harvard Square
Average rent
$3,450
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$4,244
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
36%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
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 2% 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 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
2d ago
Verified
88 Ames St #40, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$4,920
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #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 Dr #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
14h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$5,777
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
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #2104, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,683
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1306, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,473
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
6h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1106, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,423
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
253 Kendall St #1006, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,398
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
288 3rd St #216, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,355
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
3d ago
Kendall Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
168 Broadway #1212, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,331
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
14h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$5,777
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
6h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
88 Ames St #40, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$4,920
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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 #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 Dr, 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 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 #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
14h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$5,777
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 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
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 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
6h ago
Verified
303 3rd St #387, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
88 Ames St #40, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$4,920
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #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 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
14h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$5,777
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
4d ago
Verified
88 Ames St #40, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,620–$3,010
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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 #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 Dr, 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 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 #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
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Memorial Dr #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