Cambridge, MA rental market

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Last updated August 13, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Cambridge, MA is $2,900.

Average rent

$2,900

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$100

Available rentals

609

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $950 to $13,065.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0003
$1,1007
$1,2003
$1,3003
$1,4002
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0008
$2,1004
$2,20015
$2,30029
$2,40033
$2,50043
$2,60081
$2,700120
$2,800115
$2,90079
$3,00058
$3,10054
$3,20044
$3,30039
$3,40032
$3,50031
$3,60019
$3,70014
$3,80015
$3,90013
$4,0003
$4,1004
$4,2003
$4,3003
$4,4006
$4,5004
$4,6001
$4,7003
$4,8003
$4,9001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,751$2,775
Feb$2,800$2,800
Mar$2,860$2,800
Apr$2,927$2,875
May$2,950$2,950
Jun$2,900$2,950
Jul$2,900$2,900
Aug$2,800$2,900
Sep$2,800No data
Oct$2,800No data
Nov$2,800No data
Dec$2,750No 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 82% 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 $3,500.

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 $3,500.

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

In the last year, the rent in Cambridge, MA did not change.

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 $50

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

There are currently 2,213 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 $3,500 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.