Average Rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Rents

Kendall Square rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $6,213 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,035, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.47%) year-over-year from $3,246 to $3,231. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.38%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $3,520. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-5.83%) year-over-year from $4,720 to $4,445. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $706 (-10.81%) year-over-year from $6,529 to $5,823. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $7,142 to $7,142. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.94 $3,231 $3,246 (-0.47%) $2,332 (38.55%)
1 BR $4.96 $3,520 $3,533 (-0.38%) $2,955 (19.13%)
2 BR $4.05 $4,445 $4,720 (-5.83%) $3,419 (29.99%)
3 BR $4.17 $5,823 $6,529 (-10.81%) $4,986 (16.80%)

Historical Rents in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Kendall Square. The average rent in Kendall Square is currently $3,528 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, MA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,298 per month.

Let's compare Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 47.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are about 36.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 41.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,200 $2,648 $2,600
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,100 $2,975 $2,800
Malden, MA $1,575 $2,000 $2,600 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA $2,413 $2,625 $3,170 $3,060
Cambridge, MA $2,821 $3,000 $3,751 $3,528
Medford, MA N/A $2,600 $2,800 $3,625
Boston, MA $2,815 $3,373 $3,927 $3,628
Somerville, MA $2,000 $2,725 $3,450 $3,695
Brookline, MA $1,990 $3,000 $3,600 $4,050
Newton, MA N/A $2,700 $2,950 $4,298

Top Neighborhoods Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, North Cambridge, and Uphams Corner - Jones Hill. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,695 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street has the most affordable average rent at $3,150 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 average rent per month, Back Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kendall Square. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,335 $3,005 $3,517 $3,150
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,814 $2,949 $3,559 $3,176
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,175 $2,825 $3,200
South End, Boston, MA $2,959 $3,350 $4,760 $3,531
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,050 $2,200 $2,800 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,395 $4,400 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,315 $4,458 $3,642
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,150 $2,965 $3,375 $3,650
West End, Boston, MA $2,908 $3,308 $4,870 $3,695
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,292 $3,583 $5,385 $3,725
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,858 $3,436 $4,507 $3,850
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,045 $3,000 $3,400 $3,850
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,063 $2,300 $2,850 $3,938
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,941 $4,516 $4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,199 $3,804 $4,613 $4,099
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $3,100 $3,775 $4,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,520 $3,528 $5,252 $4,700

Top Counties Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 17 counties located by Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,528. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,298, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 47.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 34.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 36.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,200 $2,648 $2,600
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,100 $2,975 $2,800
Malden, MA $1,575 $2,000 $2,600 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA $2,413 $2,625 $3,170 $3,060
Cambridge, MA $2,821 $3,000 $3,751 $3,528
Medford, MA N/A $2,600 $2,800 $3,625
Boston, MA $2,815 $3,373 $3,927 $3,628
Somerville, MA $2,000 $2,725 $3,450 $3,695
Brookline, MA $1,990 $3,000 $3,600 $4,050
Newton, MA N/A $2,700 $2,950 $4,298

Top Zipcodes Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625. A total of 27 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,413. 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $2,800 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,575 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,638 $4,507 $3,995
02141, Cambridge, MA $2,989 $3,340 $4,348 $3,643
02116, Boston, MA $2,893 $3,555 $5,348 $4,200
02139, Cambridge, MA $2,250 $2,800 $3,495 $3,405
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,395 $4,250 $3,710
02113, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,500 $4,000 $3,750
02111, Boston, MA $3,161 $3,210 $4,846 $3,638
02215, Boston, MA $2,388 $4,022 $4,508 $3,891
02115, Boston, MA $2,710 $2,939 $5,750 $4,250
02109, Boston, MA $2,613 $3,346 $4,431 $3,585

Frequently Asked Questions - Kendall Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,035. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Kendall Square, 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $5.94. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,978 and an average price per square feet of $4.96. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,658 and an average price per square feet of $4.05. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How have rent prices in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is around $3,228/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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