Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
North Bennet Street School, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$3,900/mo

increased by5%

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.

$4.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

810

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 North Bennet Street School, MA

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 5% 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 North Bennet Street School, MA

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $3,900, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,550.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

-

11%

1 bedroom

$3,700

-

5%

2 bedroom

$4,545

-

1%

3 bedroom

$5,200

-

18%

4 bedroom

$5,975

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,545

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,975

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Bennet Street School, 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 North Bennet Street School, MA

181 London St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street apartment for rent in Boston

Residential Lease, Boston, MA

181 London St #3, Boston, MA 02128

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
121 Portland St #605 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Boston house for rent in Boston

121 Portland St #605, Boston, MA 02114

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
145 Commercial St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

North End apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,409

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
68 London St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Central Maverick Square - Paris Street apartment for rent in Boston

68 London St #2, Boston, MA 02128

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for North Bennet Street School, 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 5% 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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