Cambridge, MA rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Cambridge, MA is $2,900.
$2,900
+$25
+$100
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $925 to $9,278.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 20 |
| $2,300 | 26 |
| $2,400 | 40 |
| $2,500 | 40 |
| $2,600 | 71 |
| $2,700 | 110 |
| $2,800 | 111 |
| $2,900 | 92 |
| $3,000 | 55 |
| $3,100 | 50 |
| $3,200 | 49 |
| $3,300 | 37 |
| $3,400 | 30 |
| $3,500 | 29 |
| $3,600 | 17 |
| $3,700 | 18 |
| $3,800 | 16 |
| $3,900 | 8 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,800 | No data |
| Nov | $2,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,750 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Cambridge, MA is 83% 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 $3,450.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cambridge, MA?
Houses in Cambridge, MA rent between $925 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,450.
3. How has the rent in Cambridge, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Cambridge, MA decreased by $50
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 2,201 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 $3,450 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.