Average Rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

East Cambridge rentals average $3,180 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,715, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $231 (7.85%) year-over-year from $2,939 to $3,170. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (5.63%) year-over-year from $3,257 to $3,440. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (9.53%) year-over-year from $3,672 to $4,022. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,442 (-30.09%) year-over-year from $4,792 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,633 (-28.00%) year-over-year from $5,833 to $4,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.03% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.65 $3,170 $2,939 (7.85%) $2,929 (8.24%)
1 BR $4.70 $3,440 $3,257 (5.63%) $3,013 (14.16%)
2 BR $4.00 $4,022 $3,672 (9.53%) $3,375 (19.16%)
3 BR $3.36 $3,350 $4,792 (-30.09%) $3,200 (4.69%)
4+ BR $3.67 $4,200 $5,833 (-28.00%) $2,013 (108.60%)

Historical Rents in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 11 cities nearby East Cambridge. The average rent in East Cambridge is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Revere, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,900 per month.

Let's compare East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 48.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 23.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.06% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,650 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,800
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,900 $2,725 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,330 $2,470 $3,200 $3,250
Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,400 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $300 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,795 $2,288 $3,000 $3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Columbia Point, and Coolidge Corner. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,571 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,571. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,725 per month. Whereas, at $4,350 average rent per month, D Street - West Broadway is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,800 $2,250 $2,850 $2,725
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,800 $2,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,335 $2,725 $3,300 $3,400
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,475 $2,895 $4,650 $3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,200 $3,475 $3,700 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,783 $3,448 $4,770 $3,571
North End, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $4,200 $3,695
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,400 $4,600 $3,975
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,800 $5,350 $4,148
South End, Boston, MA $2,284 $3,450 $4,400 $4,160
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,075 $3,725 $4,225 $4,350

Top Counties Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 11 counties located by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Malden, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Revere, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,900, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 48.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 28.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 23.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,650 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Malden, MA N/A $2,200 $2,850 $2,800
Arlington, MA N/A $2,100 $2,800 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,650 $2,900 $2,725 $3,200
Somerville, MA $2,330 $2,470 $3,200 $3,250
Boston, MA $2,400 $3,000 $3,400 $3,400
Cambridge, MA $2,600 $3,100 $3,600 $3,500
Brookline, MA $300 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,795 $2,288 $3,000 $3,900

Top Zipcodes Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,250 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,784. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is $2,939 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,675 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02116, Boston, MA $2,800 $3,238 $4,998 $4,250
02118, Boston, MA $1,367 $3,450 $4,400 $4,000
02128, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,538 $2,950 $2,800
02472, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,640 $2,925 $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - East Cambridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,715. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,180 and an average price per square feet of $6.65. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,450 and an average price per square feet of $4.70. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,909 and an average price per square feet of $4.00. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Cambridge.
How have rent prices in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is around $2,972/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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