Cambridge, MA rental market

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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,475.

Average rent

$3,475

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

-$25

Available rentals

2,218

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $899 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,00012
$1,10016
$1,20018
$1,30021
$1,40019
$1,50015
$1,6009
$1,70010
$1,8006
$1,90016
$2,00021
$2,10027
$2,20044
$2,30054
$2,40072
$2,50066
$2,600110
$2,700160
$2,800181
$2,900174
$3,000111
$3,100125
$3,200152
$3,300163
$3,400155
$3,500150
$3,600104
$3,70080
$3,800121
$3,900148
$4,00067
$4,10059
$4,20077
$4,30077
$4,40088
$4,50066
$4,60034
$4,70063
$4,80048
$4,90052
$5,000+282

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,205$3,200
Feb$3,400$3,250
Mar$3,529$3,400
Apr$3,600$3,600
May$3,695$3,725
Jun$3,700$3,661
Jul$3,600$3,600
Aug$3,500$3,500
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$3,350No data
Nov$3,300No data
Dec$3,250No data

Market temperature

The Cambridge, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cambridge, MA is 65% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?

The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,475.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cambridge, MA?

Houses in Cambridge, MA rent between $899 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,475.

3. How has the rent in Cambridge, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cambridge, MA decreased by $25

4. How much has the rent in Cambridge, MA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Cambridge, MA decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Cambridge, MA?

There are currently 2,218 rentals available in Cambridge, MA.

6. How do rent prices in Cambridge, MA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,475 — 65.48% higher the national average of $2,100.