Average Rent in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Rents

East Cambridge rentals average $3,235 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,775, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $169 (5.48%) year-over-year from $3,086 to $3,255. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $332 (10.50%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,490. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.86%) year-over-year from $4,083 to $4,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,158 (-20.93%) year-over-year from $5,533 to $4,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $646 (12.06%) year-over-year from $5,354 to $6,000. 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 up by 5.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.96% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.27 $3,255 $3,086 (5.48%) $3,155 (3.17%)
1 BR $5.19 $3,490 $3,158 (10.50%) $2,867 (21.74%)
2 BR $4.39 $4,200 $4,083 (2.86%) $3,272 (28.38%)
3 BR $3.96 $4,375 $5,533 (-20.93%) $3,782 (15.69%)
4+ BR $4.06 $6,000 $5,354 (12.06%) $2,371 (153.11%)

Historical Rents in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 12 cities nearby East Cambridge. The average rent in East Cambridge is currently $3,424 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Everett, 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 Somerville, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,998 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 37.52% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA are about 29.28% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,350 $2,800 $2,663
Malden, MA $2,193 $2,000 $2,800 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850
Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,900 $3,695 $3,998

Top Neighborhoods Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,660 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,660. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Cambridge, Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Cambridge. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,000 $3,650 $3,400
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,000 $2,950 $3,400
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,975 $4,200 $3,475
North End, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,100 $3,798 $3,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,500 $2,950 $3,500
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,105 $2,575 $3,825 $3,585
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $3,013 $3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,825 $2,800 $3,600
West End, Boston, MA $3,010 $3,610 $4,550 $3,720
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,600 $3,500 $5,875 $3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,850 $3,805 $3,850
South End, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,575 $4,150 $3,875
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,115 $3,695 $4,885 $3,950
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA $1,703 $3,695 $5,500 $3,950
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,505 $3,200 $4,700 $4,075
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,700 $3,500 $5,400

Top Counties Near East Cambridge

There are a total of 16 counties located by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Everett, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,424. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Everett, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,998, Somerville, MA is the most expensive county by East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 37.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 31.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA is 29.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Everett, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,600 $2,100 $2,600 $2,625
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,350 $2,800 $2,663
Malden, MA $2,193 $2,000 $2,800 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,200 $2,750 $3,500
Boston, MA $2,650 $3,150 $3,450 $3,550
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,300 $4,060 $3,839
Brookline, MA $2,200 $3,000 $3,788 $3,850
Somerville, MA $2,388 $2,900 $3,695 $3,998

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 $3,400. 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 $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,650. That's at least $6 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 $3,056 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,638 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 $2,700 $3,675 $5,775 $4,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,675 $3,513 $4,150 $3,800
02128, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,500 $3,125 $3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,625 $2,600 $3,000 $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 $3,775. 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 $3,235 and an average price per square feet of $6.27. There are a total of 6 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 $3,503 and an average price per square feet of $5.19. There are a total of 28 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 $4,242 and an average price per square feet of $4.39. There are a total of 23 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% 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 $3,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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