Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Cambridge

$3,425/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in North Cambridge is $3,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,480 more per month.

$3.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Cambridge

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Cambridge rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,421, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in North Cambridge run $3,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,539

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$3,181

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$4,125

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,100

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,539

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,181

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$3,425
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,940
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in East Arlington, Arlington, MA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

East Arlington

$2,940

increased by49%
Last year
West Cambridge

$3,100

increased by22%
Last year
West Medford

$3,540

decreased by14%
Last year
Magoun Square

$3,550

increased by3%
Last year
West Somerville

$3,600

Flat
Last year
East Watertown

$3,000

decreased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

2380 Massachusetts Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Cambridge house for rent in Cambridge

2380 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Studio

0 baths

$600

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

House for rent

Available Jul 1

2534 Massachusetts Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

APARTMENT - Cambridge, MA

2534 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

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

11 Alberta Ter #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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...

11 Alberta Ter #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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 $3,425 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Cambridge?

Average rent prices in North Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,480 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 $137,000/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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