Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Suffolk University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$3,992/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,992 per month as of October 2026. This is 110% above the national average rent, or $2,092 more per month.

$4.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

796

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 Suffolk University, MA

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 2% 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 Suffolk University, MA

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $4,000, whereas a house costs $4,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $3,915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,982.

Listings

Studio

$3,140

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$3,899

-

5%

2 bedroom

$4,900

-

7%

3 bedroom

$5,750

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,347

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$3,140

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,899

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,347

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Suffolk University, 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 Suffolk University, MA

15 Snow Hill St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North End apartment for rent in Boston

New RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Boston!

15 Snow Hill St #4, Boston, MA 02113

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
81 Essex St #63 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chinatown - Leather District apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,334

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.
9 Myrtle St #8CP - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Beacon Hill apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
Charter St. & Salem #4F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North End apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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 Suffolk University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $3,992 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 110% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,092 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 $160,000/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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