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Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, MA

What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?

$3,283/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,283 per month. This is 101% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $2,786 per month for a studio, $3,283 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,169 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,345 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,786/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,283/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,169/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,345/month
1,252 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,388/month
1,970 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,907/month
3,707 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,998/month
3,159 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,587/month
3,414 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,243/month
3,652 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,961/month
4,483 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,425/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,052/month
2,058 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,149/month
1,305 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cambridge, MA
Last Updated November 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cambridge, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
2% $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, Mid-Cambridge and Huron Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Inman Square
$2,717/month
6,602 Sq Ft
Mid-Cambridge
$2,733/month
3,096 Sq Ft
Huron Village
$2,741/month
2,303 Sq Ft
Strawberry Hill
$2,754/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Porter Square
$2,879/month
3,923 Sq Ft
Neighborhood Nine
$2,912/month
1,753 Sq Ft
West Cambridge
$2,920/month
2,232 Sq Ft
Aggasiz
$2,930/month
1,839 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,968/month
3,349 Sq Ft
North Cambridge
$3,177/month
2,402 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge?

Based on current rent prices, Kendall Square, Central Square and The Port are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kendall Square
$3,747/month
699 Sq Ft
Central Square
$3,432/month
1,461 Sq Ft
The Port
$3,412/month
975 Sq Ft
Cambridge Highlands
$3,322/month
744 Sq Ft
Cambridgepark
$3,314/month
759 Sq Ft
Wellington-Harrington
$3,281/month
2,092 Sq Ft
Cambridgeport
$3,260/month
1,548 Sq Ft
Harvard Square
$3,202/month
2,810 Sq Ft
North Cambridge
$3,177/month
2,402 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,968/month
3,349 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
$2,733/month
3,096 Sq Ft
Riverside
$2,968/month
3,349 Sq Ft
Cambridge Highlands
$3,322/month
744 Sq Ft
Cambridgepark
$3,314/month
759 Sq Ft
Kendall Square
$3,747/month
699 Sq Ft
Neighborhood Nine
$2,912/month
1,753 Sq Ft
Cambridgeport
$3,260/month
1,548 Sq Ft
West Cambridge
$2,920/month
2,232 Sq Ft
Aggasiz
$2,930/month
1,839 Sq Ft
Central Square
$3,432/month
1,461 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Cambridge is $3,283, you’ll want to make about $10,943 per month or $131,316 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.

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Apartment Averages

Inman Square

Cambridge, MA

Kendall Square

Cambridge, MA

Studio
-
$3,192/month
One Bedroom
$3,362/month
$3,853/month
Two Bedroom
$4,708/month
$4,744/month
Three Bedroom
$6,994/month
$6,621/month
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn St,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,150 - $3,500 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Luxe at Alewife

Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,686 - $14,191 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Park 151

Park 151

151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141

$2,887 - $10,099 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,800 - $5,350 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

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