Average Rent in Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Cambridge, MA Rents

Cambridge rentals average $2,450 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,525, or roughly $49 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-5.22%) year-over-year from $2,975 to $2,820. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-5.09%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $2,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-2.70%) year-over-year from $3,700 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.89%) year-over-year from $4,417 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $725 (12.03%) year-over-year from $6,025 to $6,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 11.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$73.04	$2,820	$2,975 (-5.22%)	$1,759 (60.29%)
1 BR	$55.38	$2,950	$3,108 (-5.09%)	$2,858 (3.24%)
2 BR	$47.50	$3,600	$3,700 (-2.70%)	$3,400 (5.88%)
3 BR	$43.41	$4,500	$4,417 (1.89%)	$4,483 (0.38%)
4+ BR	$44.95	$6,750	$6,025 (12.03%)	$5,133 (31.49%)

Historical Rents in Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Cambridge

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Cambridge. The average rent in Cambridge is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cambridge, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 per month.

Let's compare Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Cambridge, MA is 21.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA are about 19.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Cambridge, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Cambridge

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Maplewood, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,219 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,219. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Cambridge's average rent, which is actually $3,525. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Cambridge. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575
Maplewood, Malden, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,650
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,720
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,150	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near Cambridge

There are a total of 16 counties located by Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,225. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Cambridge, MA is 20.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cambridge, MA is 19.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA is 19.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$2,000	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Cambridge

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,256. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $56 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cambridge, MA is $2,725 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,329 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$3,995	$3,970
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550
02128, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275

Frequently Asked Questions - Cambridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,525. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cambridge, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $73.04. There are a total of 26 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cambridge.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $55.38. There are a total of 127 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cambridge.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $47.50. There are a total of 175 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cambridge.

How have rent prices in Cambridge, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA is around $2,820/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.