Average Rent in Cambridge (2026)
The median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Cambridge is $3,000 as of June 9 - June 15, 2026, based on verified active listings across Spot Easy — $250 more than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
↻ Updated weekly · data as of June 9 - June 15, 2026
Median asking rent by bedroom
| Apartment size | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,450 | $2,200 – $2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,000 | $2,800 – $3,300 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,700 | $3,293 – $4,225 |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,448 | $4,000 – $4,900 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $5,200 | $4,784 – $6,500 |
Typical range = where the middle 50% of listings fall — a quarter rent for less, a quarter for more.
How Cambridge rent compares to Greater Boston
A 1-bedroom in Cambridge runs $250 more than the Greater Boston median of $2,750 — about 9% above the metro average. Among the 19 Greater Boston areas we publish, that ranks Cambridge 6th most expensive for 1-bedrooms.
| Apartment size | Cambridge | Greater Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,450 | $2,300 | +$150 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,000 | $2,750 | +$250 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,700 | $3,300 | +$400 |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,448 | $3,950 | +$498 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $5,200 | $5,200 | even |
Half of 1-bedroom listings in Cambridge fall between $2,800 and $3,300 — budget-end units start near the lower figure, while larger or renovated units push toward the upper end and beyond.
Studio vs. roommate in Cambridge
Renting a studio solo runs about $2,450. Splitting a 2-bedroom two ways works out to $1,850 per person — roughly $600/month cheaper than going solo (24% savings).
When to start your Cambridge apartment search
Most Greater Boston leases turn over on September 1, and Cambridge is no exception. Inventory builds through late spring and early summer for fall move-ins, then tightens sharply in August as students and young professionals lock in leases. If you're targeting a September 1 start, the strongest selection is usually six to eight weeks out; for other move-in dates, listings refresh year-round but the best ones move within days. We refresh these Cambridge numbers every week so you can time your search to the live market.
Nearby neighborhoods: Somerville · Allston
Cambridge rent — frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Cambridge?
As of June 9 - June 15, 2026, the median asking rent in Cambridge is $3,000 for a one-bedroom and $3,700 for a two-bedroom. For other sizes: studios around $2,450, three-bedrooms $4,448, four-plus-bedrooms $5,200.
How much is a 1-bedroom in Cambridge?
The median is $3,000, with most 1-bedroom listings falling between $2,800 and $3,300.
Is it cheaper to rent a studio or split a 2-bedroom in Cambridge?
Splitting a two-bedroom costs about $1,850 per person — roughly $600 a month less than renting a studio solo ($2,450).
How does Cambridge compare to the Boston average?
A 1-bedroom in Cambridge costs $250 more than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
When do Cambridge apartments become available?
Most Greater Boston leases start September 1. Inventory peaks from late spring through summer and tightens in August; for a fall move-in, the best selection is usually six to eight weeks out.
How we calculate this
Each week we snapshot every active listing on Spot Easy across Greater Boston, exclude drafts, admin-removed listings, and asking rents below $500 or above $20,000, dedupe by address + unit, and normalize bedroom counts into Studio / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4+. We require at least 20 active listings in a cell before publishing its median; thinner cells are suppressed. Figures are median asking rents, not signed-lease prices.
Sample sizes this week (N): Studio 85 · 1BR 303 · 2BR 332 · 3BR 172 · 4+BR 84.
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