Average Rent in Cambridge, MA and Rent Price Trends

Last updated on May 2, 2024

Average rent in

Cambridge, MA

Last updated on May 2, 2024

Last updated on May 2, 2024

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA have increased by 5% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Cambridge, MA

As of April 2024, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,500. This is +79% higher than the national average.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,500

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,411

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2024, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,500. This is +79% higher than the national average.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
29%
50%
15%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

65%
35%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,480. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA costs about $3,054 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,812. Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,033

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,812

7%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,523

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,545

1%

1%

Studio

$2,608

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,608

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,033

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,812

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,523

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,545

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge, 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.

Compare rent prices in Cambridge, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Cambridge

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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$3,574

increased by9%

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$3,933

increased by8%

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$2,518

increased by10%

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Everett

$3,001

increased by9%

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Lynn

$2,399

increased by7%

Last year

Malden

$2,392

increased by16%

Last year

Medford

$4,104

increased by10%

Last year

Newton

$3,799

decreased by2%

Last year

Quincy

$2,472

decreased by7%

Last year

Revere

$2,795

increased by8%

Last year

Somerville

$3,548

increased by2%

Last year

Waltham

$3,332

increased by12%

Last year

Discover rentals in Cambridge, MA

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

CCHI

80 Auburn Park, Cambridge, MA 02139

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$334–$4,062

Cambridgeport apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available Dec 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Finch Cambridge

671675 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

1–3 beds

1 bath

$597–$2,848

Cambridge Highlands apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available Sep 1

No fee

2d ago

Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge

808 Madison Road

Madison St, Cambridge, MA 02138

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,400

Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge

1d ago

7.3

Very good

Cambridge YWCA

7 Temple St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Studio

0 baths

$853–$1,089

Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available Aug 19

No fee

2d ago

6.7

Good

515 Cherry Street

Cherry St, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Area IV apartment for rent in Cambridge

Great home with a view! Overlook the river and greenery!

5d+ ago

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

47 Rice Street #3, Cambridge, MA 02140

47 Rice Street #3, Cambridge, MA 02140

1 bed

2 baths

$1,100

North Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available Apr 1

Welcome Home! Explore this charming 3-bed, 2-bath apartment on Rice St in Cambridge! Features: Free in-unit laundry Free storage Dogs allowed W/D In unit Kitchen w/ Quartz Counter Tops Hardwood Floors 2 Bathrooms Prime Location: Just 3 blocks from Porter Square, 10 minutes to Harvard Square or Davis Square! Conveniently close to Star Market and more!! Schedule a viewing now and make this your dream home! #CambridgeLiving #ApartmentForRent #HomeSweetHome one year lease.

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Historical - CHA Properties

675 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,163–$2,218

Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available Nov 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Historical - LSA Lancaster

1770 Massachusetts Ave Ste 331, Cambridge, MA 02140

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,231–$1,426

Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge

Available May 1