Average Rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

East Cambridge rentals average $2,995 for a studio rental to $5,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,642, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.05%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $292 (9.54%) year-over-year from $3,058 to $3,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (3.47%) year-over-year from $3,866 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,003 (51.15%) year-over-year from $3,917 to $5,920. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.29%) year-over-year from $4,613 to $4,600. 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 3.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.24% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.15 $3,200 $3,167 (1.05%) $2,226 (43.73%)
1 BR $4.88 $3,350 $3,058 (9.54%) $2,634 (27.18%)
2 BR $4.31 $4,000 $3,866 (3.47%) $3,294 (21.42%)
3 BR $4.11 $5,920 $3,917 (51.15%) $3,826 (54.74%)
4+ BR $3.54 $4,600 $4,613 (-0.29%) $4,833 (-4.83%)

Historical Rents in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 8 cities nearby East Cambridge. The average rent in East Cambridge is currently $3,586 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,517, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,100 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 36.22% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 22.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,750 $2,517
Waltham, MA $100 $2,500 $3,000 $2,883
Medford, MA N/A $2,495 $2,800 $3,500
Cambridge, MA $2,838 $3,000 $3,781 $3,534
Boston, MA $2,750 $3,400 $4,000 $3,638
Somerville, MA $2,125 $2,750 $3,700 $3,900
Newton, MA $1,775 $2,500 $3,200 $4,000
Brookline, MA $2,045 $2,950 $3,650 $4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and North End. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,709 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,709. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Cambridge's average rent, which is only $3,642. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,134 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,953 $3,547 $3,134
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,455 $2,945 $3,348 $3,225
North End, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,165 $4,450 $3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,600 $4,100 $3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,395 $3,750 $3,550
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,175 $2,700 $3,550
South End, Boston, MA $2,999 $3,445 $4,737 $3,563
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,325 $3,000 $3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $150 $2,641 $3,000 $3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA $3,199 $3,500 $4,721 $3,818
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,835 $3,426 $4,517 $3,865
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,048 $3,000 $3,400 $3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,499 $3,870 $4,516 $3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,232 $3,638 $5,600 $3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,123 $4,005 $4,635 $4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,245 $3,795 $4,750 $4,158
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,528 $5,955 $4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,425 $4,500

Top Counties Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 18 counties located by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Waltham, MA, and Medford, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,586. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,517. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 36.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 21.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 22.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,750 $2,517
Waltham, MA $100 $2,500 $3,000 $2,883
Medford, MA N/A $2,495 $2,800 $3,500
Cambridge, MA $2,838 $3,000 $3,781 $3,534
Boston, MA $2,750 $3,400 $4,000 $3,638
Somerville, MA $2,125 $2,750 $3,700 $3,900
Newton, MA $1,775 $2,500 $3,200 $4,000
Brookline, MA $2,045 $2,950 $3,650 $4,100

Top Zipcodes Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,624. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. 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 $2,805 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,650 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 $2,989 $3,340 $3,800 $3,500
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,704 $4,507 $4,016
02114, Boston, MA $2,715 $3,498 $4,245 $3,695
02109, Boston, MA $2,613 $3,316 $4,380 $3,548
02116, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,540 $5,500 $4,031
02139, Cambridge, MA $2,400 $2,760 $3,500 $3,500
02143, Somerville, MA $2,433 $2,700 $3,850 $3,900
02111, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,550 $5,189 $3,971
02118, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,400 $4,760 $3,648
02115, Boston, MA $3,260 $2,850 $5,750 $4,000

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 $3,642. 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 $6.15. 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 $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $4.88. There are a total of 46 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 $4,427 and an average price per square feet of $4.31. There are a total of 36 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.51% 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 $2,913/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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