Cheap Houses for Rent in Cambridge, MA

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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 for a house decreased in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Mar 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Oct 2025$3,900
Nov 2025$3,300
Dec 2025$3,300
Jan 2026$2,995
Feb 2026$3,300
Mar 2026$3,800
Apr 2026$5,200
May 2026$6,500
Jun 2026$6,000
Jul 2026$5,856
Aug 2026$5,000
Sep 2026$4,944
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,800$3,564$4,143$4,950$3,450
Townhomes$2,600$3,100$5,000$5,295$3,800
Apartments and Condos$2,800$3,500$4,000$4,800$3,400
Houses$2,500$3,600$3,800$9,800$4,900
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Cambridge, MA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Cambridge, MA?
    The average rent of a house in Cambridge, MA is $4,900 per month. This is about 152% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Cambridge, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Cambridge, MA was lowest in Nov 2025 when it was $3,300 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Cambridge, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Cambridge, MA was highest in Mar 2025 when it was $4,750 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Cambridge, MA?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Cambridge, MA is $3,800 per month. That is about $200 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Cambridge, MA?
    There are 34 available houses to rent 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?
    Cambridge, MA includes zip codes such as: 02139, 02138, 02140, 02141, 02238.
  • 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.
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