Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 5 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Cambridge, MA are: Linea Cambridge Apartments, Chroma, Luxe at Alewife, 10 Essex Street and The University.

The average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,742.

The price range for a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,805 and $24,394.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,400 and $16,075.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,805 and $24,394.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $2,375 and $24,394.

In Cambridge 67% of the housing is rented out compared to 33% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 33% of Cambridge's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Cambridge is 35 years old, with 57% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 12 stories, of which 30% are garden-style apartment communities, 49% are mid-sized buildings, and 44% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Cambridge are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 46% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.