Apartments For Rent in Cambridge, MA
2,215 rentals
- SPECIAL OFFER$2,963 - $5,385/moFees may applyStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsHanover Alewife | 130 Cambridgepark Dr #213,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - NEW - 1 DAY AGOPET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,500 - $4,935/mo2-3 Beds2 BathsChurch Corner | 10 Magazine St #-405,
Cambridge, MA 02139 - PET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,080 - $4,349/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsParkside Place | 700 Huron Ave #5C-U,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - PET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,118 - $5,362/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsLuxe at Alewife | 80 Cambridgepark Dr #414,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - PET FRIENDLY
- PET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,400 - $4,019/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsTempo Cambridge | 203 Concord Tpke #1321,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - $2,850 - $4,900/moFees may applyStudio-2 Beds1-2 Baths605 Concord at Fresh Pond | 605 Concord Ave #307,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$3,200 - $3,400/mo1-2 Beds1 BathForest Court | 16-19A Forest St #1602,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - $2,954 - $8,922/moFees may applyStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsPark 151 | 151 N 1st St #401,
Cambridge, MA 02141 - $2,975 - $4,500/moFees may apply1-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Brook Luxury Apartments of Cambridge | 95 Fawcett St #412,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - $3,900 - $5,100/moFees may apply2-3 Beds2 Baths16 Elmer Street | 16 Elmer St #505,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - $2,755 - $5,595/moFees may applyStudio-4 Beds1-2 BathsCharles Chauncy Apartments | 1 & 3 Chauncy St #1-18,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$2,567 - $3,652/moStudio-2 Beds1 BathWalden Park | 205 Walden St #2G,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - $2,300 - $2,850/moFees may applyStudio-2 Beds1 BathHomer Apartments | 66 Homer Ave #105,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - $2,575 - $3,825/moFees may applyStudio-2 Beds1 BathLongfellow Apartments | 1200 Massachusetts Ave #104,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - $2,300 - $2,400/moFees may applyStudio1 Bath9 & 15 Chester Street | 9-15 Chester St #28,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - Total price$2,150 - $3,250/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsBlair Pond Estates | 30 Normandy Ave #3B-1Ba-1000Sqft,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$2,932 - $5,476/moStudio-2 Beds0-2 BathsWatermark Kendall East | 250 Kendall St #503,
Cambridge, MA 02142 - $2,780 - $3,150/moFees may applyStudio-1 Bed1 BathWendell Terrace Apartments | 19-21 Wendell St #19-07,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$3,498 - $7,635/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsOne65 Main | 165 Main St #1313,
Cambridge, MA 02142 - Total price$3,135 - $5,389/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsFuse Cambridge | 165 Cambridge Park Dr #531,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - $4,100 - $4,400/moFees may apply2 Beds2 BathsDavenport Apartments | 345 Franklin St #303,
Cambridge, MA 02139 - $3,250 - $3,475/moFees may apply1 Bed1 Bath115 Mt Auburn St. | 115 Mount Auburn St #12,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$3,118 - $4,574/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsCambridge Park Apartments | 30 Cambridge Park Dr #3140,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - Total price$3,171 - $6,384/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsProto Kendall Square | 88 Ames St #513,
Cambridge, MA 02142 - Total price$2,757 - $5,359/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsFlats on First | 21 Charles St #619B,
Cambridge, MA 02141 - Total price$2,616 - $7,291/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsElevate | 1 Leighton St #T2205,
Cambridge, MA 02141 - Total price$2,686 - $5,791/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Laurent | 55 Wheeler St #B119,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$3,401 - $6,014/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsTwenty20 | 20 Child St #Penthouse 07,
Cambridge, MA 02141 - Total price$2,800 - $4,600/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPark77 Apartments | 77 New St #312,
Cambridge, MA 02138 - Total price$2,826 - $4,191/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsVox on Two | 223 Concord Tpke #410,
Cambridge, MA 02140 - Total price$3,323 - $5,543/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThird Square | 285 3rd St #N-710,
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Cambridge buzzes with walkable charm, easy transit, leafy parks, and culture at your doorstep. People love the walkability, Red Line access, family parks, dog-friendly vibe, and eateries. They dislike pricey housing, scarce parking, rush-hour traffic, and occasional noisy construction.
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Types of apartment in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA has many apartments in wood-frame triple-deckers, brick rowhouses, and low-rise brick buildings. In Mid-Cambridge, Riverside, and Cambridgeport, you often see porches, bay windows, clapboard siding, and small front stairs. Around Harvard Square and Porter Square, apartments can be in older Victorian and Colonial Revival houses split into several units. Near Kendall Square and East Cambridge, newer apartments are more common, with larger windows, elevators, and lobby entry instead of front stoops.In North Cambridge, West Cambridge, and parts of Inman Square, houses and smaller apartment buildings often sit on quieter side streets with narrow driveways and limited off-street parking. Many apartments have hardwood floors, radiator heat, and compact kitchens in older buildings. Newer units near Alewife can have central air, in-unit laundry, and bike storage, but they may trade porch space and original detail for simpler layouts. Basement apartments exist in several areas and can have lower ceilings or less natural light. Rent can vary with building age, transit access, and whether the unit is in a house or a larger apartment building.
Getting around Cambridge, MA
The MBTA subway covers much of Cambridge through the Red Line, with stations like Alewife, Porter, Harvard, Central, and Kendall/MIT. MBTA buses, the local bus service, fill in gaps across East Cambridge, Cambridgeport, and North Cambridge. Walking is practical in many areas, and biking is common on routes like Massachusetts Avenue and the Somerville Community Path connection. Driving can be slower on busy streets, and parking can be limited near squares and older apartments.Living in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is known for bookstores, cafes, live music, and museums around Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square. You can catch a show at The Sinclair, browse Harvard Book Store, or use the paths along the Charles River near Magazine Beach. Work is centered in biotech, research, higher education, and software, with large job hubs near Kendall Square, MIT, Harvard, and Alewife. Many people rent near these areas to shorten the trip.Average Rent Trends in Cambridge, MA
Rent in Cambridge, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $3,661 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,600 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,500 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,400 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,350 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,260 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,245 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,200 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,283 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,410 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,600 |
| May 2026 | $3,700 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $3,002 | $3,800 | $4,400 | $5,200 | $3,717 |
| Townhomes | $3,375 | $4,495 | $4,950 | $5,500 | $5,000 |
| Apartments and Condos | $3,000 | $3,795 | $4,350 | $5,199 | $3,650 |
| Houses | $2,650 | $3,950 | $4,800 | $10,000 | $6,295 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Cambridge, MA
- What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,717. Rent prices range from $875 to as much as $22,500, depending on the type of rental.
- How does the rent in Cambridge, MA compare to the national average?Average rent in Cambridge, MA is about 95% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Cambridge compared to the U.S. average.
- What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA, by number of bedrooms?The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,575 for a studio, $3,002 for a 1 bedroom, $3,800 for a 2 bedroom, $4,400 for a 3 bedroom, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom.
- How have rent prices in Cambridge, MA changed compared to last year?In the past year, the average rent price in Cambridge, MA has decreased by $33. That means the average rent is 1% lower than last year.
- How many available rental listings are in Cambridge, MA?There are 2,188 available rental listings in Cambridge, MA.
- What colleges and universities are in Cambridge, MA?Colleges and universities in Cambridge, MA include: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- What are some neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA?Some neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA include: North Cambridge, Mid-Cambridge, Cambridgeport, Peabody, Riverside.
- What are some zip codes in Cambridge, MA?
- What are some cities near Cambridge, MA?Some nearby cities include: Somerville, Watertown, Medford, Belmont, Brookline. These cities may have more rental options to explore.












