Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, MA

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

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA was $3,222/month.

What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?

$3,222/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,222 per month. This is 97% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/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 $2,747 per month for a studio, $3,222 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,084 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,321 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$2,747/month

477 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$3,222/month

710 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$4,084/month

1,031 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,321/month

1,251 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$6,455/month

1,638 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$7,973/month

3,583 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,929/month

2,947 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,594/month

3,224 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,203/month

3,569 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,893/month

4,764 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,598/month

1,808 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,284/month

1,026 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$5,016/month

2,117 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$5,593/month

1,341 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

1% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

2% $1,001 - $1,500/month

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

93% 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, Mid-Cambridge and Strawberry Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Inman Square

$2,707/month

4,072 Sq Ft

Mid-Cambridge

$2,757/month

2,851 Sq Ft

Strawberry Hill

$2,788/month

2,091 Sq Ft

Huron Village

$2,802/month

2,379 Sq Ft

Porter Square

$2,874/month

3,476 Sq Ft

Riverside

$2,916/month

3,315 Sq Ft

Aggasiz

$2,948/month

1,523 Sq Ft

Neighborhood Nine

$2,990/month

1,220 Sq Ft

West Cambridge

$3,002/month

2,256 Sq Ft

North Cambridge

$3,010/month

1,901 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Kendall Square

$3,904/month

728 Sq Ft

Wellington-Harrington

$3,314/month

1,582 Sq Ft

Cambridgepark

$3,240/month

775 Sq Ft

The Port

$3,229/month

999 Sq Ft

Central Square

$3,224/month

2,075 Sq Ft

Harvard Square

$3,223/month

2,040 Sq Ft

Cambridge Highlands

$3,194/month

827 Sq Ft

Cambridgeport

$3,079/month

2,005 Sq Ft

North Cambridge

$3,010/month

1,901 Sq Ft

West Cambridge

$3,002/month

2,256 Sq Ft

Which Cambridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cambridge with the most apartments available are Mid-Cambridge, Riverside and Cambridge Highlands .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Mid-Cambridge

$2,757/month

2,851 Sq Ft

Riverside

$2,916/month

3,315 Sq Ft

Cambridge Highlands

$3,194/month

827 Sq Ft

Neighborhood Nine

$2,990/month

1,220 Sq Ft

Cambridgepark

$3,240/month

775 Sq Ft

Kendall Square

$3,904/month

728 Sq Ft

Cambridgeport

$3,079/month

2,005 Sq Ft

Aggasiz

$2,948/month

1,523 Sq Ft

Central Square

$3,224/month

2,075 Sq Ft

West Cambridge

$3,002/month

2,256 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Cambridge is $3,222, you’ll want to make about $10,740 per month or $128,880 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

$3,065/month

One Bedroom

$3,366/month

$3,864/month

Two Bedroom

$3,550/month

$4,712/month

Three Bedroom

$7,001/month

$6,507/month

Nearby City Rent Trends

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,704 - $13,108 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Park 151

151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141

$2,537 - $10,099 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn St,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,200 - $3,400 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,600 - $4,700 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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159

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Units
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169

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Units
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3,445

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Units
882

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The Hamilton Company

23

Communities
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Units
12

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3 Communities in Cambridge

Windsor Communities

111

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Units
63

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Gables Residential

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.