Inman Square

Cambridge, MA

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Inman Square - Cambridge, MA Area Guide

Urban charm between Harvard University and the Charles River

Restaurants Public Transit University Convenient Charming

From the top-notch coffee at 1369 Coffee House to the beer wheel at Bukowski Tavern, Inman Square excels at cultivating beloved businesses and unique atmospheres. The tight-knit community in Inman Square thrives because of its local charm and ability to keep businesses as welcoming as the residents. S&S stands as a staple to this community, serving up delicious diner fare from burgers and brunch to salads and cakes!

Enjoy a variety of rental options, from duplexes and townhomes to apartments and single-family homes. Located just a few miles east of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Inman Square is a great neighborhood for those looking to commute into the heart of Cambridge or Boston for school, work, or play. Downtown Boston happens to be just three miles southeast of the neighborhood, and Inman Square’s access to public transit and major roads like Cambridge Street, taking you across the Charles River into Boston, is a very helpful for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Inman Square is $3,366 for one bedroom, $3,560 for two bedrooms, and $7,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Inman Square has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,366/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,560/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,586 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,002/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

90 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Museum of Science
  • Charles River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.