Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Last updated on November 3, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,775. This is +95%, or $1,838, higher than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,775. This is +95%, or $1,838, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 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 14% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $2,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,400. Houses for rent in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,615.
Comparables  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom  | $2,700  | 1%  | 6%  | |
2 bedroom  | $3,595  | 13%  | 5%  | |
3 bedroom  | $3,850  | 1%  | 2%  | |
4 bedroom  | $5,950  | 1%  | 23%  | |
Studio  | $2,250  | No Change  | 12%  | 
Comparables  | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square  | $3,310  | |
East Somerville  | $2,800  | |
Inman Square  | $3,600  | |
North Allston  | $3,359  | |
Ward Two  | $3,300  | |
Winter Hill  | $2,800  | 
Comparables  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments  | $3,800  | No Change  | No Change  | |
Condos  | $3,675  | 5%  | No Change  | |
Houses  | $2,615  | No Change  | -  | |
Rooms  | $1,010  | -  | No Change  | 
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
North Allston
Average rent
$3,359
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,600
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,310
East Somerville
Average rent
$2,800
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,300
Winter Hill
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,615
Rooms
Average rent
$1,010
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.
Median rent prices in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to North Allston, Boston, MA.
Porter Square
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is 12% higher than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
60 Walden St #U4, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Upland Rd #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$7,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
98 Elm St #U3, Cambridge, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$6,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
32 Holyoke Rd #1, Cambridge, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
99 Richdale Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
12A Saginaw Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
42 Holyoke Rd, Cambridge, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
176 Elm St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$5,950
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
32 Holyoke Rd #1, Cambridge, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
51 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$4,975
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
99 Richdale Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
98 Elm St #U3, Cambridge, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$6,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
12A Saginaw Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Upland Rd #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
42 Holyoke Rd, Cambridge, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
32 Holyoke Rd #1, Cambridge, MA 02144
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
176 Elm St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$5,950
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
1 bath
$3,775
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
42 Holyoke Rd, Cambridge, MA 02144
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1