Cambridge, MA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Central Square?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Central Square, MA is $2,695. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Central Square, MA is $3,800. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Central Square, MA is $3,950. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Central Square, MA is $6,200.

Studio

$2,695


1 bed

$3,800


2 beds

$3,950


3+ beds

$6,200

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Apartment Rent Ranges in Central Square

The monthly rent for apartments in Cambridge, MA ranges from $2,100 to $5,300+.

$2,100 - $2,900

$2,900 - $3,700

$3,700 - $4,500

$4,500 - $5,300

$5,300+

What is the average apartment size in Central Square?

The average size of a Cambridge, MA apartment is 923 square feet, while the median apartment size for Cambridge, MA is 890 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Cambridge, MA (43.48%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.04%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 21.74%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 21.74%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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