Average Rent in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

North Cambridge rentals average $2,814 for a studio rental to $6,049 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,085, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $271 (14.04%) year-over-year from $1,929 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $292 (-9.93%) year-over-year from $2,942 to $2,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $162 (4.85%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.54%) year-over-year from $4,021 to $3,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $178 (3.61%) year-over-year from $4,922 to $5,100. 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 18.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.13% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.36 $2,200 $1,929 (14.04%) $1,642 (34.01%)
1 BR $3.94 $2,650 $2,942 (-9.93%) $2,458 (7.83%)
2 BR $3.03 $3,495 $3,333 (4.85%) $3,241 (7.83%)
3 BR $3.36 $3,999 $4,021 (-0.54%) $3,000 (33.30%)
4+ BR $3.69 $5,100 $4,922 (3.61%) $4,683 (8.90%)

Historical Rents in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 3 cities nearby North Cambridge. The average rent in North Cambridge is currently $3,406 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,584, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Boston, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,711 per month.

Let's compare North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 2.97% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 5.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,898 $3,075 $3,755 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,990 $3,533 $4,432 $3,711

Top Neighborhoods Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include South End, East Cambridge, and Downtown Boston. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,801 per month. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,801. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Cambridge's average rent, which is only $3,085. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, South End has the most affordable average rent at $3,576 per month. Whereas, at $4,107 average rent per month, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South End, Boston, MA $2,974 $3,538 $4,812 $3,576
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,995 $3,342 $4,411 $3,643
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,377 $4,348 $3,650
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,304 $3,638 $4,993 $3,725
West End, Boston, MA $2,933 $3,543 $5,030 $3,878
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,275 $3,740 $4,889 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,153 $4,005 $4,660 $4,077
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $3,220 $4,094 $4,708 $4,107

Top Counties Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 8 counties located by North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,406. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,584. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,711, Boston, MA is the most expensive county by North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 2.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 4.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 5.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,225 $2,700 $2,584
Cambridge, MA $2,898 $3,075 $3,755 $3,406
Boston, MA $2,990 $3,533 $4,432 $3,711

Top Zipcodes Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,533. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,584 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,099 per month is 02142, Cambridge, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,820. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $3,395 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,378 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,600 $2,943 $3,547 $3,079
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,515 $2,726 $3,571 $2,859
02134, Boston, MA $3,199 $2,810 $3,200 $3,425
02135, Boston, MA $2,573 $3,104 $3,150 $3,300
02141, Cambridge, MA $3,042 $3,630 $4,477 $3,342
02142, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,851 $4,488 $4,099
02215, Boston, MA $2,363 $4,092 $4,708 $4,022
02114, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,395 $4,223 $3,703
02116, Boston, MA $3,068 $3,600 $4,928 $3,840
02109, Boston, MA N/A $3,339 $4,378 $3,533

Frequently Asked Questions - North Cambridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,085. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do North 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 North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,814 and an average price per square feet of $4.36. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in North Cambridge.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,949 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Cambridge.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,547 and an average price per square feet of $3.03. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Cambridge.
How have rent prices in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $2,468/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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