Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, MA

Q: What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA was $3,352/month.

What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?

$3,352/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,352 per month. This is 106% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Cambridge one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cambridge, you can expect to pay about $2,837 per month for a studio, $3,352 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,273 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,383 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$2,837/month

472 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$3,352/month

717 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$4,273/month

1,029 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,383/month

1,251 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$4,283/month

2,710 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$6,970/month

2,126 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$8,803/month

3,575 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$3,146/month

4,096 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,841/month

3,568 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,474/month

4,325 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,250/month

5,529 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,972/month

2,959 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,827/month

3,047 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,257/month

3,776 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,781/month

5,173 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

1% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

3% $1,001 - $1,500/month

4% $1,501 - $2,000/month

92% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge?

Based on current rent prices, Inman Square, Strawberry Hill and Huron Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Inman Square

$2,736/month

4,479 Sq Ft

Strawberry Hill

$2,768/month

1,251 Sq Ft

Huron Village

$2,848/month

3,050 Sq Ft

Neighborhood Nine

$3,008/month

2,371 Sq Ft

Porter Square

$3,013/month

4,137 Sq Ft

Mid-Cambridge

$3,066/month

3,688 Sq Ft

Aggasiz

$3,073/month

2,052 Sq Ft

Riverside

$3,082/month

4,564 Sq Ft

West Cambridge

$3,161/month

2,713 Sq Ft

The Port

$3,169/month

1,787 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge?

Based on current rent prices, Kendall Square, Cambridge Highlands and Cambridgepark are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Kendall Square

$4,298/month

1,024 Sq Ft

Cambridge Highlands

$4,169/month

810 Sq Ft

Cambridgepark

$4,155/month

821 Sq Ft

Cambridgeport

$3,534/month

3,736 Sq Ft

Central Square

$3,425/month

4,419 Sq Ft

North Cambridge

$3,384/month

3,414 Sq Ft

Harvard Square

$3,364/month

5,157 Sq Ft

Wellington-Harrington

$3,237/month

2,162 Sq Ft

The Port

$3,169/month

1,787 Sq Ft

West Cambridge

$3,161/month

2,713 Sq Ft

Which Cambridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cambridge with the most apartments available are Mid-Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine and Aggasiz .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Mid-Cambridge

$3,066/month

3,688 Sq Ft

Neighborhood Nine

$3,008/month

2,371 Sq Ft

Aggasiz

$3,073/month

2,052 Sq Ft

Riverside

$3,082/month

4,564 Sq Ft

Kendall Square

$4,298/month

1,024 Sq Ft

Cambridgeport

$3,534/month

3,736 Sq Ft

Cambridgepark

$4,155/month

821 Sq Ft

Cambridge Highlands

$4,169/month

810 Sq Ft

Harvard Square

$3,364/month

5,157 Sq Ft

Wellington-Harrington

$3,237/month

2,162 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cambridge, MA?

Because the average rent in Cambridge is $3,352, you’ll want to make about $11,173 per month or $134,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Cambridge, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cambridge, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Explore the Area Guide for Cambridge, MA

Apartment Averages

Inman Square

Cambridge, MA

Kendall Square

Cambridge, MA

Studio

$3,331/month

One Bedroom

$3,333/month

$3,967/month

Two Bedroom

$4,667/month

$5,163/month

Three Bedroom

$6,933/month

$6,793/month

Nearby City Rent Trends

Apartment communities in Cambridge we think you'll love

Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140

Studio - 3 Beds | $3,120 - $13,089

Park 151

151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,815 - $7,874

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02138

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,800 - $5,700

Verra

50 Western Ave,
Allston, MA 02134

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,285 - $6,534

Property Management Companies in Cambridge, MA

Equity Residential

173

Communities
56,173

Units
80

Cities

6 Communities in Cambridge

Greystar

3,268

Communities
908,145

Units
844

Cities

5 Communities in Cambridge

Willow Bridge

705

Communities
191,765

Units
328

Cities

5 Communities in Cambridge

Bozzuto

387

Communities
117,808

Units
154

Cities

5 Communities in Cambridge

The Wingate Companies

49

Communities
8,091

Units
35

Cities

4 Communities in Cambridge

AIR Communities

102

Communities
35,073

Units
60

Cities

3 Communities in Cambridge

Windsor Communities

112

Communities
36,883

Units
64

Cities

2 Communities in Cambridge

Charlesgate Realty Group

19

Communities
951

Units
13

Cities

2 Communities in Cambridge

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.