Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$5.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,600

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

23

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,600. This is +89%, or $1,700, higher than the national average.

$5.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

32%
45%
10%
13%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,675. A 1-bedroom apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,847

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,350

13%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$5,775

2%

21%

Studio

$2,400

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,847

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Porter 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.

Compare rent prices in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to North Allston, Boston, MA.

Porter Square

Median rent price$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.

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2016 Mass Avenue #U1 - Photo 1 of 1

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2016 Mass Avenue #U1, Cambridge, MA 02140

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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$3,300

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2028 Massachusetts Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02140

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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60 Walden Street #U4, Cambridge, MA 02140

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

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Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

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2022 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

4 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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

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Available Sep 1

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Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

2 baths

$3,750

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Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

1 bath

$4,600

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

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