Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in North Cambridge
$3,303/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in North Cambridge is $3,303 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,353 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Cambridge
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in North Cambridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in North Cambridge run $3,158 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,201.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,147 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,199 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $5,410 | No Change | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Arlington | $3,100 | |
East Watertown | $3,050 | |
Magoun Square | $4,000 | |
West Cambridge | $2,850 | |
West Medford | $3,100 | |
West Somerville | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 22% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,147
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,199
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,410
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
East Arlington
Average rent
$3,100
West Cambridge
Average rent
$2,850
West Medford
Average rent
$3,100
Magoun Square
Average rent
$4,000
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,000
East Watertown
Average rent
$3,050
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
22%
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
69%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 7% higher than the median rent in East Arlington, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2534 Massachusetts Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$1,980
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Clay St #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
2 baths
$7,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
20m ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,076–$10,472
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
1 bed
1 bath
$5,219
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
5 Locke St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
20m ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,076–$10,472
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
44 Cogswell Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
5 Locke St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
57 Cedar St #4, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
130 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,780–$7,135
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 28
1d ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
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
1d ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
$2,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $3,303 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Cambridge?
Average rent prices in North Cambridge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does North Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Cambridge is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,353 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 $132,000/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).