Average Rent in Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Cambridge, MA Rents

Cambridge rentals average $3,319 for a studio rental to $9,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $51 (-1.75%) year-over-year from $2,931 to $2,880. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-1.83%) year-over-year from $3,107 to $3,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (4.44%) year-over-year from $3,830 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $220 (-4.42%) year-over-year from $4,970 to $4,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-3.49%) year-over-year from $6,450 to $6,225. 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 2.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.19	$2,880	$2,931 (-1.75%)	$3,249 (-11.34%)
1 BR	$5.19	$3,050	$3,107 (-1.83%)	$2,814 (8.38%)
2 BR	$4.29	$4,000	$3,830 (4.44%)	$3,172 (26.09%)
3 BR	$3.90	$4,750	$4,970 (-4.42%)	$3,758 (26.39%)
4+ BR	$3.54	$6,225	$6,450 (-3.49%)	$4,725 (31.75%)

Historical Rents in Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Cambridge

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Cambridge. The average rent in Cambridge is currently $3,600 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Boston, MA, with an average rent of $3,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cambridge, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,600 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 12.46% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA are about 13.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,600	$3,800	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Cambridge

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Cambridge

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,775. That's roughly around $5 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Boston, MA. It's average rent per month is $3,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,950, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Cambridge, MA is 6.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cambridge, MA is 1.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA is 6.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,600	$3,800	$3,600
Cambridge, MA	$3,319	$3,704	$4,372	$3,950

Top Zipcodes Near Cambridge

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,950. 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 $3,319 and an average price per square feet of $6.19. There are a total of 6 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 $3,704 and an average price per square feet of $5.19. There are a total of 20 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 $4,372 and an average price per square feet of $4.29. There are a total of 24 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA is around $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.