Cambridge, MA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Kendall Square?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Kendall Square, MA is $3,335. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Kendall Square, MA is $3,827. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Kendall Square, MA is $4,843. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Kendall Square, MA is $7,098.

Studio

$3,335


1 bed

$3,827


2 beds

$4,843


3+ beds

$7,098

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

Rent Prices Over Time in Kendall Square

Jun 21 2024Jul 20 2024Sep 05 2024Nov 03 2024Dec 06 2024Feb 09 2025May 01 2025May 31 2025Jul 09 2025-$200$1,300$4,170
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Kendall Square

The monthly rent for apartments in Cambridge, MA ranges from $2,600 to $5,400+.

$2,600 - $3,300

$3,300 - $4,000

$4,000 - $4,700

$4,700 - $5,400

$5,400+

What is the average apartment size in Kendall Square?

The average size of a Cambridge, MA apartment is 879 square feet, while the median apartment size for Cambridge, MA is 862 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Cambridge, MA (36.11%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (2.78%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.94%, and studio apartments make up 29.17%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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