Average Rent in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA Rents

Neighborhood Nine rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $9,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $47 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $588 (-21.09%) year-over-year from $2,788 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-5.17%) year-over-year from $2,744 to $2,602. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $123 (-3.52%) year-over-year from $3,508 to $3,385. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (3.77%) year-over-year from $4,575 to $4,748. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,083 (-34.86%) year-over-year from $14,583 to $9,500. 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 2.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.38% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $75.17 $2,200 $2,788 (-21.09%) $2,822 (-22.03%)
1 BR $45.24 $2,602 $2,744 (-5.17%) $2,648 (-1.72%)
2 BR $46.15 $3,385 $3,508 (-3.52%) $3,600 (-5.97%)
3 BR $42.19 $4,748 $4,575 (3.77%) $4,383 (8.33%)
4+ BR $40.89 $9,500 $14,583 (-34.86%) $6,975 (36.20%)

Historical Rents in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Neighborhood Nine. The average rent in Neighborhood Nine is currently $3,098 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,300, 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 $4,500 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 18.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.90% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA are about 20.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.74% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,195 $2,700 $2,300
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,000 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Arlington, MA $1,825 $2,200 $2,900 $3,195
Medford, MA $1,925 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,300
Cambridge, MA $2,200 $2,861 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,350 $2,900 $3,625
Brookline, MA $2,100 $2,800 $3,750 $3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,175 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,175. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Neighborhood Nine's average rent, which is actually $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Neighborhood Nine, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,300 $2,700 $1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA $1,700 $1,900 $2,300 $2,300
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,950 $2,000 $2,475 $2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,200 $2,700 $2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,500 $2,900 $2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,038 $2,009 $2,995 $2,985
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,800 $3,000
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,350 $2,300 $2,925 $3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,850 $3,400 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,950 $3,825 $3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,825 $2,438 $3,295 $3,150
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,701 $3,300 $3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,500 $2,750 $3,200
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,550 $3,700 $3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,550 $3,250 $3,300
West End, Boston, MA $2,684 $3,320 $4,393 $3,548
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,988 $3,400 $3,993 $3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,450 $5,200 $3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,000 $3,200 $3,638 $3,750
South End, Boston, MA $2,725 $3,463 $4,275 $3,800
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $2,975 $4,000 $3,275 $3,910
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,355 $3,450 $4,383 $4,100
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,850 $5,148 $5,000

Top Counties Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 16 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 $3,098. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,500, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 18.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 14.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA is 20.45% 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 $1,595 $2,195 $2,700 $2,300
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Everett, MA $1,825 $2,000 $2,500 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
Arlington, MA $1,825 $2,200 $2,900 $3,195
Medford, MA $1,925 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $3,000 $3,300
Cambridge, MA $2,200 $2,861 $3,500 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,050 $2,350 $2,900 $3,625
Brookline, MA $2,100 $2,800 $3,750 $3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Neighborhood Nine

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,298. 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 $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,008 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $51 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 $2,602 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $39 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 $2,200 $2,625 $3,500 $3,350
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,100 $2,602 $3,520 $3,400
02143, Somerville, MA $2,485 $2,650 $3,150 $3,300
02135, Boston, MA $1,988 $2,300 $2,800 $2,950
02472, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $3,000
02155, Medford, MA $1,925 $2,225 $2,800 $3,200
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,948 $3,500 $2,995
02115, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,000 $3,900 $3,300
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $5,250 $3,800
02114, Boston, MA $2,560 $3,150 $4,323 $3,511

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 $3,300. 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $75.17. There are a total of 5 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $45.24. There are a total of 13 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 $3,520 and an average price per square feet of $46.15. There are a total of 13 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 -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.