Luxe at Alewife
80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140
$3,081 - $5,365 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, MA
What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?
$3,359/month
Average Rent
708 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,359 per month. This is 105% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/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 $2,863 per month for a studio, $3,359 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,317 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,346 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $45 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Cambridge, MA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge?
Based on current rent prices, Inman Square, Mid-Cambridge and West Cambridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge?
Based on current rent prices, Kendall Square, Cambridgeport and Central Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cambridge.
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Which Cambridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Cambridge with the most apartments available are Mid-Cambridge, Kendall Square and Cambridge Highlands .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cambridge, MA?
Because the average rent in Cambridge is $3,359, you’ll want to make about $11,196 per month or $134,352 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.
Studio
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$3,168/month
One Bedroom
$3,366/month
$3,866/month
Two Bedroom
$3,560/month
$4,995/month
Three Bedroom
$7,002/month
$6,441/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.