Average Rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Rents

Kendall Square rentals average $3,111 for a studio rental to $6,525 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,990, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $28 (0.84%) year-over-year from $3,279 to $3,307. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $87 (-2.40%) year-over-year from $3,607 to $3,520. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $573 (-11.67%) year-over-year from $4,911 to $4,338. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,323 (-18.51%) year-over-year from $7,146 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 1.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.99 $3,307 $3,279 (0.84%) $3,016 (9.64%)
1 BR $5.07 $3,520 $3,607 (-2.40%) $3,410 (3.22%)
2 BR $4.05 $4,338 $4,911 (-11.67%) $4,418 (-1.80%)
3 BR $4.15 $5,823 $7,146 (-18.51%) $5,785 (0.66%)

Historical Rents in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Kendall Square. The average rent in Kendall Square 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,399 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 54.39% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.43% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are about 31.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.06% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Kendall Square, 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 Kendall Square

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street 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 Kendall Square. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,300 $3,000 $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
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,995 $3,500 $4,273 $3,748
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
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 Kendall Square

There are a total of 30 counties located by Kendall Square, 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 54.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 39.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 31.61% 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 Kendall Square

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 32 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 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 $3,550 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 $3,015 $3,702 $4,417 $3,910
02141, Cambridge, MA $2,972 $3,478 $3,800 $3,630
02116, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,493 $5,442 $3,785
02139, Cambridge, MA $2,400 $2,800 $3,800 $3,800
02114, Boston, MA $2,728 $3,395 $4,488 $3,630
02113, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,900 $4,400 $3,550
02111, Boston, MA $3,200 $3,350 $4,600 $3,805
02215, Boston, MA $2,450 $4,073 $5,000 $4,073
02115, Boston, MA $2,520 $2,791 $4,500 $3,325
02109, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,335 $4,375 $3,548

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 $3,990. 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 $3,111 and an average price per square feet of $5.99. There are a total of 8 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 $3,880 and an average price per square feet of $5.07. There are a total of 25 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 $4,606 and an average price per square feet of $4.05. There are a total of 34 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19% 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 $3,192/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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