What are the average rent costs in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,420.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA is $2,900.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is $3,420.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is $4,338.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is $5,287.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is $5,764.

Low Income Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

227 Rentals

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STUDIO

$3,161+

1 BED

$3,967+

2 BEDS

$4,896+

3 BEDS

$6,579+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,161 - $6,579
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,161 - $6,579

Flats on First

21 Charles St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Call (339) 666-1664
Good Value

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1 BED

$3,000

Plus Fees

Kendall Crossing Apartments

157 Sixth St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Call (781) 570-4433
Rent Special

Rent Special

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2 BEDS

$4,200+

3 BEDS

$5,100+

Plus Fees

Park87 Apartments

87 New St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Call (339) 203-4365
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STUDIO

$2,920+

1 BED

$2,935+

2 BEDS

$4,050+

3 BEDS

$4,875+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,920 - $6,165
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,920 - $6,165

The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478

Call (857) 453-8483
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$3,550+

2 BEDS

$4,650+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,550 - $4,650
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$3,550 - $4,650

Verge Residences

20 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02143

Call (617) 500-0313
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$3,810+

2 BEDS

$5,022+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,810 - $5,592
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,810 - $5,592

Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Call (781) 678-8222
Good Value

1 BED

$2,895+

2 BEDS

$3,610+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,895 - $4,060
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,895 - $4,060

808-812 Memorial Drive II

808-812 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (857) 799-3313
1 BED

$3,467+

2 BEDS

$3,900+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,467 - $4,190
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,467 - $4,190

Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (781) 430-4368
$450 Off

Price Drop. $450 Off

2 BEDS

$3,170+

3 BEDS

$4,650+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,170 - $4,730
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,170 - $4,730

Church Corner

10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (857) 356-4981
Rent Special

Rent Special

STUDIO

$2,410+

2 BEDS

$3,401+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,375 - $3,441
Required Monthly Fees$35
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,410 - $3,476

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (781) 808-2182
Rent Special

Rent Special

STUDIO

$3,188+

1 BED

$3,856+

2 BEDS

$6,554+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,188 - $6,554
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,188 - $6,554

Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Call (857) 227-1105
STUDIO

$2,500+

1 BED

$2,800+

2 BEDS

$2,550+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,500 - $2,800
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $2,800
- 12 Month Lease

Chapman Arms

4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Call (857) 323-9352
2 BEDS

$4,500

Plus Fees

7 Cameron Apartments

7 Cameron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (857) 577-8506
STUDIO

$2,340

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,340
Required Monthly FeesNone
Total Monthly Price$2,340

Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community Unit A

411 Franklin St G-6, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (857) 412-3607
STUDIO

$1,696+

1 BED

$1,936+

2 BEDS

$2,157+

3 BEDS

$2,381+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (857) 227-9645
1 BED

$3,500+

2 BEDS

$3,300+

3 BEDS

$4,700+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,300 - $4,700
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $4,700

Auburn Court

One Brookline Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139

Call (781) 808-2444
Good Value

STUDIO

$2,520+

1 BED

$2,795+

2 BEDS

$3,835+

3 BEDS

$5,305+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,520 - $5,305
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,520 - $5,305

Emerson Place

1 Emerson Pl, Boston, MA 02114

Call (857) 465-5909
Good Value

1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,280+

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Briston Arms Apartments

237 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$3,051+

2 BEDS

$4,320+

Plus Fees

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
STUDIO

$2,991+

1 BED

$2,855+

2 BEDS

$3,898+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,855 - $3,998
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,855 - $3,998

Vox on Two

223 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

2 BEDS

$4,700

Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

Charles Passage

110 Second St, Cambridge, MA 02141
1 BED

$2,900+

2 BEDS

$3,790+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,900 - $4,418
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,900 - $4,418

Windsor at Cambridge Park

160 Cambridge Park Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
STUDIO

$3,217+

1 BED

$3,293+

2 BEDS

$5,167+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$3,217 - $5,346
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$3,217 - $5,346

Zinc

22 Water St, Cambridge, MA 02141
STUDIO

$2,894+

1 BED

$3,158+

2 BEDS

$3,848+

Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
Base Rent$2,894 - $4,690
Utilities & EssentialsVaries
Total Monthly Price$2,894 - $4,690

Fuse Cambridge

165 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
STUDIO

$2,400+

2 BEDS

$4,000+

3 BEDS

$5,500+

Plus Fees

10 Essex Street

2-12 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,420

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Cambridge, MA Apartments for Rent

Cambridge sits just across the Charles River from Boston and serves as home to both Harvard University and MIT, making it one of the world's premier academic centers. Anyone searching for apartments for rent in Cambridge will discover a compact 8-square-mile city filled with historic architecture, cutting-edge tech companies, and a lively intellectual energy. Founded in 1630 during colonial times, Cambridge played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Today, the city preserves its heritage through restored Victorian buildings standing alongside modern apartment communities.

Renting in Cambridge means choosing from distinctive neighborhoods, each offering its own personality. Harvard Square buzzes with independent bookstores and cozy cafes, while Kendall Square has transformed into a global technology and research powerhouse. Central Square and East Cambridge offer additional residential choices near great shopping and dining spots. The city's network of bike paths and walkable streets makes getting around a breeze, plus the MBTA subway links residents to Boston and beyond via stops at Kendall Square, Harvard Square, and Porter Square. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation's 162 acres of trails provide nearby escapes. With a median household income of $115,846 and abundant jobs in education, technology, and research, Cambridge draws renters who want a walkable community with easy access to cultural gems like the Harvard Art Museum and MIT Museum.

Renting in Cambridge

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 475 Sq Ft $2,900 / mo
1 Bedroom 716 Sq Ft $3,420 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,025 Sq Ft $4,338 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,260 Sq Ft $5,287 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,416 Sq Ft $5,764 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Cambridge

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Inman Square 2,500 Sq Ft $2,723/mo
Mid-Cambridge 1,916 Sq Ft $2,779/mo
Neighborhood Nine 1,327 Sq Ft $2,838/mo
Aggasiz 1,103 Sq Ft $2,947/mo
West Cambridge 1,795 Sq Ft $2,961/mo
Porter Square 2,330 Sq Ft $3,001/mo
Riverside 1,632 Sq Ft $3,072/mo
North Cambridge 1,935 Sq Ft $3,189/mo
Harvard Square 1,385 Sq Ft $3,207/mo
Wellington-Harrington 1,594 Sq Ft $3,277/mo

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Education

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Lesley University

Private University

Cambridge College

Private University

Harvard University

Private University

Lesley University, Porter Porter Campus

Private University

MIT

Private University

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Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,096 Students

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Vassal Lane Upper School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

296 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

278 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

317 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

286 Students

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