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 $9,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $55 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.49%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $98 (3.51%) year-over-year from $2,802 to $2,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.40%) year-over-year from $3,675 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $642 (14.15%) year-over-year from $4,533 to $5,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,867 (23.83%) year-over-year from $7,833 to $9,700. 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 3.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $64.79 $2,400 $2,342 (2.49%) $2,021 (18.76%)
1 BR $57.84 $2,900 $2,802 (3.51%) $2,625 (10.48%)
2 BR $53.49 $3,550 $3,675 (-3.40%) $3,167 (12.11%)
3 BR $44.15 $5,175 $4,533 (14.15%) $4,650 (11.29%)
4+ BR $44.64 $9,700 $7,833 (23.83%) $6,267 (54.79%)

Historical Rents in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Mid-Cambridge. The average rent in Mid-Cambridge is currently $3,250 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 $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,100 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 21.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 16.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.77% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,050 $2,600 $2,400
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,600 $2,900
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Arlington, MA $2,200 $2,500 $3,000 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,375 $3,000 $3,300
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $3,000 $3,500
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,700 $3,300 $3,520
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 47 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 47 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 $3,475 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,475. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mid-Cambridge's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mid-Cambridge, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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 $2,000 $2,300 $2,900 $2,900
Eagle Hill, Boston, MA $2,150 $2,300 $3,000 $3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,138 $2,650 $3,000 $3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,100 $3,000
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,400 $2,675 $3,150 $3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,820 $3,993 $3,195
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,425 $2,950 $3,500 $3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,550 $3,125 $3,775 $3,200
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,373 $3,050 $3,325
Oak Square, Boston, MA $2,488 $2,500 $3,000 $3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,100 $3,120 $3,950 $3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $4,700 $3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA $1,750 $2,650 $3,250 $3,475
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,363 $2,900 $3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,000 $3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA $2,550 $2,950 $4,000 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,975 $3,650 $3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,363 $2,914 $3,900 $3,625
Hyde Square, Boston, MA N/A $3,000 $2,995 $3,650
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,775 $2,600 $3,500 $3,700
South Medford, Medford, MA N/A $2,900 $3,000 $3,700
South End, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,600 $4,500 $3,800
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,275 $3,350 $4,222 $3,800
West End, Boston, MA $2,915 $3,593 $4,907 $3,825
Riverside, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,950 $3,890 $3,840
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,350 $4,250 $3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,250 $2,550 $3,325 $3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $1,995 $3,000 $3,800 $3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA N/A $2,900 $4,175 $4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,875 $5,570 $4,790

Top Counties Near Mid-Cambridge

There are a total of 16 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 $3,250. That's roughly around $33 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 $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,100, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 21.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 15.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 16.08% 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 $1,550 $2,050 $2,600 $2,400
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,100 $2,500 $2,700
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,600 $2,900
Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,398 $3,000 $3,200
Arlington, MA $2,200 $2,500 $3,000 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,375 $3,000 $3,300
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $3,000 $3,500
Somerville, MA $2,275 $2,700 $3,300 $3,520
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,900 $3,800

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 $3,300. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,050. That's at least $62 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 $2,678 per month. Or in other words, $53 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 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 $2,388 $2,600 $3,600 $3,675
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,913 $3,800 $3,600
02215, Boston, MA $2,295 $2,850 $4,000 $3,200
02140, Cambridge, MA $1,200 $2,650 $3,600 $3,565
02135, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,450 $2,950 $3,100
02115, Boston, MA $2,548 $2,900 $4,038 $3,200
02116, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,500 $5,300 $3,525
02114, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,430 $4,368 $3,600
02129, Boston, MA $2,225 $3,300 $4,325 $3,900
02120, Boston, MA $250 $3,195 $3,600 $4,425

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 $3,300. 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 $64.79. There are a total of 7 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $57.84. There are a total of 34 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 $3,575 and an average price per square feet of $53.49. There are a total of 22 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, 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 $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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