Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 19, 2025

Average rent in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Last updated on September 19, 2025

Last updated on September 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,750. This is +90% higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,750

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,750. This is +90% higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%
46%
15%
11%
$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 comparables in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,625. A 1-bedroom apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,300. Houses for rent in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,520

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,300

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,850

14%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,775

2%

18%

Studio

$2,375

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,375

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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$3,750
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,406
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,430

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$3,750

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Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

1 bath

$3,750

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

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