Average Rent in Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Cambridge, MA Rents

Cambridge rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $7,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $47 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $60 (2.26%) year-over-year from $2,635 to $2,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.13%) year-over-year from $2,958 to $2,925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.45%) year-over-year from $3,625 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-1.84%) year-over-year from $4,075 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,708 (27.37%) year-over-year from $6,242 to $7,950. 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 9.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$71.50	$2,695	$2,635 (2.26%)	$2,124 (26.88%)
1 BR	$52.06	$2,925	$2,958 (-1.13%)	$3,023 (-3.23%)
2 BR	$45.18	$3,500	$3,625 (-3.45%)	$3,483 (0.48%)
3 BR	$40.40	$4,000	$4,075 (-1.84%)	$4,783 (-16.38%)
4+ BR	$46.08	$7,950	$6,242 (27.37%)	$5,450 (45.87%)

Historical Rents in Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Cambridge

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Cambridge. The average rent in Cambridge is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,148, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 21.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA are about 20.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Cambridge, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Cambridge

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,173 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,173. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Cambridge's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,225	$2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,650	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$2,800	$2,800
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,775	$3,227	$2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,009	$2,900	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,875	$3,900	$3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$3,100	$3,150
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,700	$2,625	$3,200
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,388	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,200	$3,300
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,800	$3,350
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,025	$3,288	$3,960	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,688	$3,700
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,425	$4,250	$3,850
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,223	$3,468	$4,500	$4,350
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,778	$5,000	$4,605

Top Counties Near Cambridge

There are a total of 14 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 $3,000. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,148. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Cambridge, MA is 20.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cambridge, MA is 21.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA is 20.00% 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	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,148
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$3,000
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,738	$2,250	$2,850	$3,075
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,750	$3,700
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,425	$2,900	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Cambridge

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,150. A total of 16 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 $2,148 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $55 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cambridge, MA is $2,532 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,050 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,950	$3,950
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,564	$3,200	$4,273	$3,403
02128, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,900
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,550	$3,500
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,250	$2,800	$3,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,740	$3,355	$4,100	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,188	$3,350

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 $3,500. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $71.50. There are a total of 17 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $52.06. There are a total of 81 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $45.18. There are a total of 149 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 -0.01%, 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 $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.