Average Rent in Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Cambridge, MA Rents

Cambridge rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $5,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $50 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $502 (-16.57%) year-over-year from $3,027 to $2,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-6.01%) year-over-year from $3,192 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (2.39%) year-over-year from $3,833 to $3,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (2.82%) year-over-year from $4,425 to $4,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $650 (-10.57%) year-over-year from $6,150 to $5,500. 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 3.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.30	$2,525	$3,027 (-16.57%)	$2,368 (6.65%)
1 BR	$58.75	$3,000	$3,192 (-6.01%)	$2,800 (7.14%)
2 BR	$49.13	$3,925	$3,833 (2.39%)	$3,433 (14.32%)
3 BR	$44.88	$4,550	$4,425 (2.82%)	$4,041 (12.59%)
4+ BR	$44.38	$5,500	$6,150 (-10.57%)	$5,442 (1.07%)

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 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cambridge, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 22.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA are about 23.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.44% 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	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Cambridge

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $3,411 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Cambridge's average rent, which is actually $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cambridge, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$3,000	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,945	$3,445	$3,470
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,675	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,600	$3,925
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
City Point, Boston, MA	$1,650	$3,200	$3,850	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,933	$3,585	$4,450	$4,200
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

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 $3,250. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Cambridge, MA is 21.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cambridge, MA is 18.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cambridge, MA is 23.08% 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	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,600	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800

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 $3,300. A total of 19 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 $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $61 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cambridge, MA is $2,678 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,575 per month. Which comes out to $45 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	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02127, Boston, MA	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$4,100
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,415	$4,385	$3,600
02128, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,513	$3,100	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,350	$3,600	$4,100	$3,800
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200

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 $3,800. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $70.30. 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $58.75. There are a total of 171 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 $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $49.13. There are a total of 202 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Cambridge, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.