Average Rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Current Versus Historical East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

East Cambridge rentals average $2,995 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,748, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.39%) year-over-year from $3,018 to $3,030. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (7.42%) year-over-year from $3,258 to $3,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $496 (13.39%) year-over-year from $3,704 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,417 (34.69%) year-over-year from $4,083 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,067 (-33.51%) year-over-year from $6,167 to $4,100. 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 44.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.82	$3,030	$3,018 (0.39%)	$2,594 (16.83%)
1 BR	$4.75	$3,500	$3,258 (7.42%)	$2,932 (19.37%)
2 BR	$4.23	$4,200	$3,704 (13.39%)	$3,708 (13.28%)
3 BR	$3.61	$5,500	$4,083 (34.69%)	$4,040 (36.15%)
4+ BR	$4.44	$4,100	$6,167 (-33.51%)	$3,933 (4.24%)

Historical Rents in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 12 cities nearby East Cambridge. The average rent in East Cambridge is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Revere, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,399 per month.

Let's compare East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 52.62% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 26.28% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.12% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,150	$2,575	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Jeffries Point - Airport, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Jeffries Point - Airport has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $4,400 average rent per month, City Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,300	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,500	$3,200	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,700	$3,400	$3,000
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA	$2,640	$2,800	$3,831	$3,125
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$2,030	$3,050	$3,275	$3,250
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,675	$2,900	$3,300
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$2,800	$3,925	$3,340
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,566	$2,944	$3,559	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,200	$5,800	$3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,850	$3,500	$3,400
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,488	$2,900	$3,425
West End, Boston, MA	$2,905	$3,400	$4,865	$3,460
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,273	$3,225	$4,300	$3,495
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,500	$3,500
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,966	$3,525	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,165	$4,500	$3,575
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,750	$2,914	$3,825	$3,600
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	$2,715	$2,750	$3,650	$3,723
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,292	$3,583	$5,122	$3,725
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,650	$3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,150	$3,363	$4,546	$3,821
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,865	$3,453	$4,544	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,846	$3,480	$4,800	$3,980
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,111	$3,880	$4,606	$3,990
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,179	$3,718	$4,600	$4,041
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,600	$4,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,750	$3,450	$4,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,650	$4,073	$4,850	$4,127
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,600	$3,900	$4,400

Top Counties Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 30 counties located by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Revere, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,399, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 52.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 32.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 26.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,150	$2,575	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,675	$1,950	$2,900	$2,695
Everett, MA	N/A	$2,125	$2,800	$2,750
Malden, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Medford, MA	$1,163	$2,300	$3,000	$3,500
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,720	$3,200	$3,825	$3,548
Cambridge, MA	$2,765	$3,017	$3,785	$3,600
Somerville, MA	$2,050	$2,758	$3,398	$3,630
Brookline, MA	$2,415	$2,950	$3,600	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 25 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02151, Revere, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,161 per month is 02210, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,400. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $2,800 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,550 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02141, Cambridge, MA	$2,972	$3,478	$3,800	$3,630
02142, Cambridge, MA	$3,015	$3,702	$4,417	$3,910
02114, Boston, MA	$2,728	$3,395	$4,488	$3,630
02129, Boston, MA	$2,425	$2,904	$3,975	$3,500
02113, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$4,400	$3,550
02109, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,335	$4,375	$3,548
02116, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,493	$5,442	$3,785
02139, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,800	$3,800
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,300	$3,188	$3,500	$3,500
02111, Boston, MA	$3,200	$3,350	$4,600	$3,805

Frequently Asked Questions - East Cambridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,748. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Cambridge, 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 East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $5.82. There are a total of 18 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $4.75. There are a total of 55 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,273 and an average price per square feet of $4.23. There are a total of 51 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?

A reasonable rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $2,998/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.