Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Cambridge

$3,357/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Cambridge is $3,357 per month as of August 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,447 more per month.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Cambridge

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Cambridge rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Average rent prices in North Cambridge have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Rent prices in North Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Cambridge is $3,357, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in North Cambridge run $3,278 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,184.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

2%

3%

1 bedroom

$3,278

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$4,169

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,950

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,053

10%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,278

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,169

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,053

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Cambridge, 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 North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in North Cambridge and East Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Cambridge

Median rent price$3,357
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,053
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in East Arlington, Arlington, MA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

East Arlington

$3,053

increased by15%
Last year
West Cambridge

$2,850

decreased by3%
Last year
West Medford

$3,300

increased by16%
Last year
Magoun Square

$3,000

decreased by8%
Last year
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$3,750

increased by7%
Last year
East Watertown

$3,000

decreased by7%
Last year

Discover rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

9 Alberta Ter #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 2 bed, 1 bath sunny apartment is located in the North Cambridge area on Alberta Ter. close to many amenities in Cambridge...

9 Alberta Ter #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

8 Alberta Ter #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

8 Alberta Ter #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

6 Alberta Ter #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

6 Alberta Ter #4, Cambridge, MA 02140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,500

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

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

6 Alberta Ter #9, Cambridge, MA 02140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 29

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Frequently asked questions for North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the North Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in North Cambridge?

The average rent in North Cambridge is $3,357 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Cambridge?

Average rent prices in North Cambridge have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does North Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Cambridge is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,447 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in North Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/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).

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