Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
New England College of Business and Finance, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$3,900/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,000 more per month.

$4.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

842

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New England College of Business and Finance, 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 New England College of Business and Finance, MA

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $3,895, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,565.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

-

13%

1 bedroom

$3,700

-

6%

2 bedroom

$4,550

-

4%

3 bedroom

$5,750

-

6%

4 bedroom

$6,000

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New England College of Business and Finance, 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.

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2 Avery St #PH3C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

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.
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Blueground Boston

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.

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300 Harrison Avenue

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.
190 High St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

2 baths

$12,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for New England College of Business and Finance, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,900 per month as of September 12, 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 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,000 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 $156,000/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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