Average Rent in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA Rents

Kendall Square rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,628 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,785, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,231 to $3,231. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $349 (-9.77%) year-over-year from $3,569 to $3,220. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.58%) year-over-year from $4,551 to $4,434. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,726 (-26.51%) year-over-year from $6,511 to $4,785. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $7,142 to $7,142. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 43.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $5.27 $3,220 $3,569 (-9.77%) $3,331 (-3.32%)
2 BR $4.19 $4,434 $4,551 (-2.58%) $4,338 (2.21%)
3 BR $4.58 $4,785 $6,511 (-26.51%) $5,761 (-16.94%)

Historical Rents in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Kendall Square. The average rent in Kendall Square is currently $3,300 per month. A total of 11 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA are about 40.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,100 $2,550 $2,600
Malden, MA $1,865 $2,200 $2,995 $2,850
Watertown Town, MA $2,615 $2,800 $3,050 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,150 $2,700 $3,000 $3,300
Medford, MA $1,413 $2,300 $2,800 $3,300
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,100 $3,425 $3,500
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,000 $4,000 $3,600
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,800 $3,600
Brookline, MA $2,700 $2,900 $3,900 $3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Back Bay, and West End. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kendall Square, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,075 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kendall Square. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $238 $2,350 $3,000 $3,075
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,400 $5,500 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,885 $3,490 $4,455 $3,543
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,200 $3,625 $3,618
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,280 $3,500 $4,157 $3,670
South End, Boston, MA $2,760 $3,255 $4,495 $3,700
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A $2,400 $2,750 $3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,800 $3,925 $3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,000 $3,935 $4,685 $4,010
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,023 $3,225 $4,350 $4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,900 $3,750 $5,500

Top Counties Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 11 counties located by Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 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 $3,950, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 35.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is 40.97% 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 $1,850 $2,300 $2,800 $2,500
Chelsea, MA $1,550 $2,100 $2,550 $2,600
Malden, MA $1,865 $2,200 $2,995 $2,850
Watertown Town, MA $2,615 $2,800 $3,050 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,150 $2,700 $3,000 $3,300
Medford, MA $1,413 $2,300 $2,800 $3,300
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,100 $3,425 $3,500
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,000 $4,000 $3,600
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,800 $3,600
Brookline, MA $2,700 $2,900 $3,900 $3,950

Top Zipcodes Near Kendall Square

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,403. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,533. 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,040 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,838 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Kendall Square, 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 $2,925 $3,375 $5,200 $4,015
02118, Boston, MA $2,043 $3,280 $4,500 $3,705
02128, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,400 $3,175 $3,100
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,615 $2,800 $3,050 $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Kendall Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $4,785. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Kendall Square, 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 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,917 and an average price per square feet of $5.27. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,074 and an average price per square feet of $4.19. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kendall Square.
How have rent prices in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA is around $3,828/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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