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 $5,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,176, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $203 (10.18%) year-over-year from $1,997 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $146 (5.03%) year-over-year from $2,909 to $3,055. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.51%) year-over-year from $3,267 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $504 (13.11%) year-over-year from $3,846 to $4,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (2.57%) year-over-year from $4,972 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.92% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.36 $2,200 $1,997 (10.18%) $1,547 (42.19%)
1 BR $3.94 $3,055 $2,909 (5.03%) $2,366 (29.14%)
2 BR $3.03 $3,250 $3,267 (-0.51%) $3,120 (4.18%)
3 BR $3.32 $4,350 $3,846 (13.11%) $2,867 (51.74%)
4+ BR $4.64 $5,100 $4,972 (2.57%) $4,667 (9.29%)

Historical Rents in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 11 cities nearby North Cambridge. The average rent in North Cambridge is currently $3,521 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, MA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,288 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 44.03% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 16.41% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,200 $2,648 $2,600
Malden, MA $1,575 $2,000 $2,600 $2,800
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,975 $2,800
Waltham, MA $725 $2,575 $2,850 $2,963
Watertown Town, MA $2,413 $2,625 $3,185 $3,100
Cambridge, MA $2,820 $3,000 $3,747 $3,521
Medford, MA N/A $2,650 $2,800 $3,625
Somerville, MA $2,000 $2,725 $3,475 $3,698
Brookline, MA $1,990 $3,000 $3,575 $4,100
Newton, MA N/A $2,700 $2,950 $4,288

Top Neighborhoods Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 17 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and South End. We've included all of these top 17 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 17 neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,698 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,698. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Cambridge's average rent, which is only $3,176. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street has the most affordable average rent at $3,150 per month. Whereas, at $4,750 average rent per month, Back Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,335 $3,005 $3,517 $3,150
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,175 $2,825 $3,200
South End, Boston, MA $2,959 $3,355 $4,737 $3,531
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $1,050 $2,225 $2,800 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,395 $4,400 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,315 $4,458 $3,642
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,150 $2,965 $3,375 $3,650
West End, Boston, MA $2,908 $3,308 $4,870 $3,695
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $3,292 $3,565 $5,385 $3,698
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,858 $3,426 $4,507 $3,838
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,045 $3,000 $3,400 $3,900
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,063 $2,300 $2,850 $3,938
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,575 $3,941 $4,516 $4,000
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA $3,000 $3,978 $4,658 $4,035
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,199 $3,804 $4,613 $4,096
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $3,100 $3,775 $4,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,520 $3,528 $5,304 $4,750

Top Counties Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 17 counties located by North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Malden, MA, and Chelsea, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,521. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,288, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 44.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 10.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 16.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,200 $2,648 $2,600
Malden, MA $1,575 $2,000 $2,600 $2,800
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,200 $2,975 $2,800
Waltham, MA $725 $2,575 $2,850 $2,963
Watertown Town, MA $2,413 $2,625 $3,185 $3,100
Cambridge, MA $2,820 $3,000 $3,747 $3,521
Medford, MA N/A $2,650 $2,800 $3,625
Somerville, MA $2,000 $2,725 $3,475 $3,698
Brookline, MA $1,990 $3,000 $3,575 $4,100
Newton, MA N/A $2,700 $2,950 $4,288

Top Zipcodes Near North Cambridge

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,615. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,413. That's at least $5 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 $2,800 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,575 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 $2,630 $2,924 $3,593 $3,355
02144, Somerville, MA N/A $2,900 $3,550 $4,150
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,523 $2,730 $3,571 $3,275
02155, Medford, MA N/A $2,650 $2,800 $3,625
02143, Somerville, MA $2,488 $2,700 $3,650 $3,698
02145, Somerville, MA N/A $2,725 $3,150 $3,198
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,413 $2,810 $3,230 $3,020
02134, Boston, MA $3,087 $2,798 $3,600 $3,975
02139, Cambridge, MA $2,250 $2,800 $3,495 $3,400
02135, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,700 $3,125 $3,545

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 $3,176. 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 34 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 $3,559 and an average price per square feet of $3.03. There are a total of 31 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% 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 $2,541/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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