Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA

Prices and availability in Cambridge, MA were last updated on 21 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Cambridge, MA are: Linea Cambridge Apartments, Chroma, Luxe at Alewife, Park77 Apartments and The Cantabrigia.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,805 and $23,854.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,400 and $15,656.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,805 and $23,854.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $2,430 and $23,854.

In Cambridge, 67% of the residents are renting compared to 33% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 33% of Cambridge's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 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.