Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Emerson College, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cambridge
$3,921/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cambridge is $3,921 per month as of September 2026. This is 106% above the national average rent, or $2,021 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cambridge
898
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emerson College, MA
Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same 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
Emerson College, MA
Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $3,920, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,618.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,175 | - |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $3,650 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,600 | - | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | - |  13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,384 | - | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emerson College, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,920 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,580 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,175
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,384
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emerson College, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,920
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,580
The table above reflects average rent prices in Emerson 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 Emerson College, MA
5d+ ago
Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston
9 Myrtle St #8, Boston, MA 02114
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
North End apartment for rent in Boston
6 Lewis St #2, Boston, MA 02109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
North End apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
D Street - West Broadway apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston
2 Avery St #PH3C, Boston, MA 02111
3 beds
3.5 baths
$45,000
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 15
15h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,505–$10,105
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
100 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
300 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
2–3 beds
2 baths
$8,757–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
100 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$15,560
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$6,137
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$6,230
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
55 Traveler St, Boston, MA 02118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,042–$6,137
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$6,230
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 Longfellow Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,710–$6,230
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,101–$6,181
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Emerson College, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.
How much is rent in Cambridge?
The average rent in Cambridge is $3,921 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cambridge?
Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same since last year.
How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cambridge is 106% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,021 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 $157,000/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).