Average Rent in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA Rents

Neighborhood Nine rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $7,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,275, or roughly $50 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $444 (-15.60%) year-over-year from $2,844 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $110 (-3.72%) year-over-year from $2,952 to $2,842. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-4.32%) year-over-year from $3,783 to $3,620. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,070 (-23.52%) year-over-year from $4,550 to $3,480. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,600 (-33.96%) year-over-year from $10,600 to $7,000. 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 2.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.77% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $70.32 $2,400 $2,844 (-15.60%) $2,829 (-15.15%)
1 BR $56.96 $2,842 $2,952 (-3.72%) $2,800 (1.50%)
2 BR $47.51 $3,620 $3,783 (-4.32%) $3,358 (7.79%)
3 BR $44.76 $3,480 $4,550 (-23.52%) $3,980 (-12.56%)
4+ BR $47.17 $7,000 $10,600 (-33.96%) $7,221 (-3.06%)

Historical Rents in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Neighborhood Nine. The average rent in Neighborhood Nine is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,850 per month.

Let's compare Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 18.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA are about 19.89% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.65% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,850 $2,225
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,600 $2,700
Everett, MA $1,875 $2,100 $2,575 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,778 $2,563 $2,800 $3,000
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $2,850 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,950 $2,275 $2,900 $3,248
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,100 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,950 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,298 $2,750 $3,900 $3,663

Top Neighborhoods Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 39 neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 39 total neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,225 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,225. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Neighborhood Nine's average rent, which is actually $3,275. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $4,605 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Neighborhood Nine. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,875 $1,975 $2,500 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,300 $2,700 $2,700
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $1,995 $2,500 $2,800 $2,800
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,950 $2,300 $2,975 $2,800
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,800 $2,800 $2,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,275 $2,750 $3,800 $2,973
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,395 $2,950 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $4,025 $3,000
Glenwood, Medford, MA $2,088 $2,500 $2,850 $3,000
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA $1,850 $2,550 $3,000 $3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,450 $2,350 $3,063 $3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA $2,363 $2,388 $2,800 $3,150
Newton Corner, Newton, MA $2,930 $2,925 $2,800 $3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,125 $2,800 $3,500 $3,300
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $1,738 $3,025 $3,100 $3,338
North Allston, Boston, MA N/A $2,850 $3,050 $3,350
North End, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,748 $3,600 $3,395
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,495 $3,400 $4,800 $3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,248 $2,685 $3,850 $3,400
South Medford, Medford, MA N/A $1,850 $3,000 $3,500
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,750 $3,550 $3,500
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,800 $2,900 $2,850 $3,500
Ward Two, Somerville, MA N/A $2,600 $3,450 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,911 $3,408 $4,715 $3,548
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,000 $2,575 $3,495 $3,575
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,200 $3,850 $3,700
South End, Boston, MA $2,350 $3,200 $4,200 $3,750
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,230 $3,450 $4,200 $3,800
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,475 $2,600 $3,950 $3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,850 $3,995 $5,535 $4,605

Top Counties Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 17 counties located by Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,225. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 18.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 15.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 19.89% 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 $2,200 $2,850 $2,225
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,100 $2,600 $2,700
Everett, MA $1,875 $2,100 $2,575 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,778 $2,563 $2,800 $3,000
Belmont, MA N/A $2,500 $2,850 $3,200
Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,950 $2,275 $2,900 $3,248
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,100 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,950 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $2,298 $2,750 $3,900 $3,663

Top Zipcodes Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 10 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 $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,950 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $58 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,300 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $2,800 $3,500 $3,300
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,238 $2,700 $3,595 $3,490
02143, Somerville, MA $2,750 $2,750 $3,300 $3,400
02135, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,375 $2,800 $2,900
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,778 $2,563 $2,800 $3,000
02155, Medford, MA $1,963 $2,200 $2,900 $3,200
02215, Boston, MA $2,250 $2,800 $3,925 $3,000
02129, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,150 $3,850 $3,700
02115, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,023 $3,950 $3,250
02116, Boston, MA $2,495 $3,400 $5,500 $3,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Neighborhood Nine Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,275. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Neighborhood Nine, 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 Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $70.32. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Neighborhood Nine.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,842 and an average price per square feet of $56.96. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Neighborhood Nine.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,620 and an average price per square feet of $47.51. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Neighborhood Nine.
How have rent prices in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is around $2,620/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.