Average Rent in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

Mid-Cambridge rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $6,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,498, or roughly $57 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $850 (51.52%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (7.89%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $3,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.14%) year-over-year from $3,658 to $3,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (13.60%) year-over-year from $4,533 to $5,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,350 (-29.01%) year-over-year from $8,100 to $5,750. 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 42.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.55% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $76.50 $2,500 $1,650 (51.52%) $1,938 (29.03%)
1 BR $61.03 $3,075 $2,850 (7.89%) $2,650 (16.04%)
2 BR $54.86 $3,700 $3,658 (1.14%) $3,267 (13.27%)
3 BR $52.17 $5,150 $4,533 (13.60%) $4,617 (11.55%)
4+ BR $45.82 $5,750 $8,100 (-29.01%) $6,500 (-11.54%)

Historical Rents in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Mid-Cambridge. The average rent in Mid-Cambridge is currently $3,295 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 21.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.31% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 18.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,575 $2,200 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,600 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,075 $2,550 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,840 $2,400 $3,000 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,975 $2,400 $2,800 $3,295
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Somerville, MA $2,200 $2,888 $3,350 $3,650
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,997 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,488 $3,000 $3,800 $3,850
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,000 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near Mid-Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Eagle Hill, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mid-Cambridge's average rent, which is only $3,498. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mid-Cambridge, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mid-Cambridge. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,475 $2,950 $3,000
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,400 $3,000 $3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,238 $2,950 $3,000 $3,048
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,100 $3,973 $3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,548 $3,350 $5,995 $3,275
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,100 $3,300
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,550 $3,550 $3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA N/A $2,925 $3,375 $3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,325 $3,325
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,750 $3,250 $3,350
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,550 $2,900 $3,850 $3,350
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,675 $3,375
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $2,975 $3,400
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,005 $3,300 $4,370 $3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,450 $3,149 $4,225 $3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,500 $3,175 $3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,025 $3,050 $3,650
North End, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,050 $3,800 $3,675
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,600 $3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,950 $3,750
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,195 $3,300 $3,800
North Allston, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,200 $3,825 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,510 $3,560 $4,600 $3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,050 $2,550 $3,325 $3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,498 $2,450 $3,250 $3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,363 $2,900 $3,700 $3,975
West End, Boston, MA $2,915 $3,798 $5,130 $4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,250 $4,150
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,525 $3,075 $4,000 $4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,300 $3,793 $5,488 $5,115

Top Counties Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 15 counties located by Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,295. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 21.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 21.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 18.48% 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 $1,575 $2,200 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,600 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,075 $2,550 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,840 $2,400 $3,000 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,975 $2,400 $2,800 $3,295
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Somerville, MA $2,200 $2,888 $3,350 $3,650
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,997 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,488 $3,000 $3,800 $3,850
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,000 $4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,600 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $2,863 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,486 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02143, Somerville, MA $2,600 $2,900 $3,400 $3,675
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,825 $3,000 $4,125 $3,680
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,795 $3,400
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,450 $2,825 $3,650 $3,400
02135, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,550 $3,100 $3,300
02115, Boston, MA $2,595 $3,098 $4,125 $3,300
02116, Boston, MA $2,688 $3,350 $5,550 $3,450
02114, Boston, MA $2,598 $3,550 $4,420 $3,755
02129, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,250 $4,050 $4,000
02120, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,195 $3,573 $4,098

Frequently Asked Questions - Mid-Cambridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,498. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Mid-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 Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $76.50. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-Cambridge.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $61.03. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-Cambridge.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,680 and an average price per square feet of $54.86. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mid-Cambridge.
How have rent prices in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $2,798/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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