Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Porter Square
$3,600/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Porter Square is $3,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Porter Square
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Porter Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in Porter Square have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Rent prices in Porter Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Porter Square is $3,600, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Porter Square run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $3,050 | 2% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,735 | 35% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,725 | 3% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 3% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $3,350 | |
East Somerville | $3,500 | |
Inman Square | $3,800 | |
North Allston | $3,700 | |
Ward Two | $3,795 | |
Winter Hill | $3,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,025 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 45% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,735
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
North Allston
Average rent
$3,700
Inman Square
Average rent
$3,800
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,350
East Somerville
Average rent
$3,500
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,795
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,400
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$4,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
45%
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.
How does rent in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Porter Square and North Allston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Porter Square
85%higher than the national median
90%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in North Allston, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2031 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
8 Blake St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
2 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
176 Elm St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 White Street Pl #R, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
2 baths
$4,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
2 baths
$8,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
785 Somerville Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02143
3 beds
1 bath
$3,900
The price shown reflects 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
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
2 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects 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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
2 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2031 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects 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
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Porter Square rental market.
How much is rent in Porter Square?
The average rent in Porter Square is $3,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Porter Square?
Average rent prices in Porter Square have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Porter Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Porter Square is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Porter Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Porter Square, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/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).