Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Boston Architectural College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$3,530/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,530 per month as of October 2026. This is 86% above the national average rent, or $1,630 more per month.

$4.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

1,044

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Boston Architectural College, MA

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Boston Architectural College, MA

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $3,512, whereas a house costs $3,980. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,310.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

-

2%

1 bedroom

$3,200

-

5%

2 bedroom

$4,145

-

19%

3 bedroom

$5,000

-

6%

4 bedroom

$6,800

-

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,145

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston Architectural College, 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.

Discover rentals in Boston Architectural College, MA

23 Symphony Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12 Stoneholm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12 Stoneholm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Boston Architectural College, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,530 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 86% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,630 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $141,000/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).

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