Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Cambridge
$3,255/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in North Cambridge is $3,255 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,355 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Cambridge
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in North Cambridge run $3,174 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,084.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,287 | 5% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,173 | 1% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,100 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,465 | 6% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Arlington | $2,849 | |
East Watertown | $2,900 | |
Magoun Square | $3,406 | |
West Cambridge | $3,150 | |
West Medford | $2,924 | |
West Somerville | $4,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,250 | 4% | 4% | |
Condos | $3,500 | 3% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,173
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,465
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
East Arlington
Average rent
$2,849
West Cambridge
Average rent
$3,150
West Medford
Average rent
$2,924
Magoun Square
Average rent
$3,406
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,350
East Watertown
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
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
71%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in East Arlington, Arlington, MA.
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Discover rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
23h ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
10 Cogswell Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
North Cambridge condo for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
4h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$13,343
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
130 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,082–$6,481
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
33 Cambridgepark Dr #6126, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$3,727
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
4h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$13,343
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,950–$5,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8 Dudley St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,200
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Chester St #4, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
4h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$13,343
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,950–$5,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Chester St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
4h ago
Verified
80 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$13,343
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 Haskell St #43, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Price dropped $100The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
15 Chester St #26, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,050
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
5d+ ago
Verified
8 Dudley St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
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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 $3,255 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Cambridge?
Average rent prices in North Cambridge have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does North Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Cambridge is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,355 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 $130,000/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).