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  • 54
    Top Rated for Location
    Upgraded Lightning Package at Linea Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02140 Spacious bedroom with built-in storage and aqua accent bedding
    4.5
    Today

    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    Available
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,498+
    4 BEDS $5,225+
    Upgraded Lightning Package at Linea Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02140 Spacious bedroom with built-in storage and aqua accent bedding Bright common area with round dining table and contemporary decor Bright, well-equipped fitness center with rows of cardio machines
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Apr 9, 2024

    So far its been great. The staff and maintenance have been very kind

    5/5 Meghan a. on Apr 10, 2019

    We lived here for 3 years and really enjoyed it! The team was very responsive with maitenance. Having a weight room was very convenient. We also enjoyed the location on the trail.

  • 26
    Top Rated for Location
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    Kitchen Bedroom
    4.0
    Today

    240 Sidney Street,, Cambridge, MA 02139
    6 Units available
    STUDIO $2,945+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,279+
    Kitchen Bedroom a clubhouse with a dining room and a bar and a television Clubroom
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Jul 31, 2025

    Living at Chroma was really wonderful and I am sad to be moving. The community and staff are extremely nice and the amenities are great.

    5/5 J. E. on Oct 16, 2024

    Been living here for few months now and it has been great! The apartment was very clean when we moved in and we have loved getting to know other people that live at Chroma. Maintenance and the office staff have been helpful with anything we have needed! Highly recommend!

  • 111
    Resident Rated
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    a kitchen with a large center island with a breakfast bar a bedroom with a bed and two windows
    3.5
    Today

    3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
    Available
    STUDIO $2,266+
    1 BED $2,228+
    2 BEDS $2,908+
    a kitchen with a large center island with a breakfast bar a bedroom with a bed and two windows a room with a table and chairs with a laptop on it a room filled with furniture and a flat screen tv
    Property reviews
    5/5 Chuyang Z. on Oct 5, 2022

    Really good living experience

    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 23, 2022

    Me encanta metro mark!!! Lo recomiendo

  • 21
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    a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances at The Indie, Boston, MA 02134 a bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Indie, Boston, MA
    Today

    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    Available
    STUDIO $2,795+
    1 BED $3,292
    2 BEDS $5,365
    a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances at The Indie, Boston, MA 02134 a bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Indie, Boston, MA A modern dining room with a long table and chairs. Billiards Table at The Indie, Boston, MA
    Amenities
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Dishwasher
    • Pets Allowed
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1 day ago

    70-86 St. Paul Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,445+
  • a living room with white furniture and a tv
    24
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    40-46 Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    STUDIO $1,995+
    1 BED $2,695+
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1223 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    STUDIO $1,750+
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    71-75 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,445+
    1 BED $2,545+
    2 BEDS $3,095
  • a living room with a gray couch and yellow pillows
    54
    Today

    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,498+
    4 BEDS $5,225+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    7
    Today

    37-41 Auburn Street & 34-38 Harris Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $2,895+
    2 BEDS $4,580+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    59
    1 day ago

    1539 Beacon Street & 17 - 23 Fairbanks Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    STUDIO $2,065+
    1 BED $2,305+
    2 BEDS $2,940+
  • a kitchen with black counter tops and white cabinets
    67
    Today

    15-19 Green Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $2,275+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • a living room with a black table and chairs
    1 day ago

    20 Chapel Street, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $3,770+
    2 BEDS $5,295+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a dining room table
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    240 Sidney Street,, Cambridge, MA 02139
    STUDIO $2,945+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,279+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    12
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    60 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $3,630+
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,595+
    1 BED $2,795+
    2 BEDS $3,695+
  • the front entrance of a brick building with bushes and a sidewalk
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    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $2,850+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
  • a living room with white doors and a tv
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    19-21 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,550+
    1 BED $2,875+
    2 BEDS $3,385+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
    STUDIO $2,266+
    1 BED $2,228+
    2 BEDS $2,908+
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
    11
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    50 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,985+
    2 BEDS $3,356+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a living room with a couch
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    75 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155
    STUDIO $2,651+
    1 BED $3,091+
    2 BEDS $4,157+
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
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    1010 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
    1 BED $2,800
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $4,862
  • a living room with wood floors and three windows
    14
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    1039 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
    2 BEDS $4,000
  • A living room with a blue sofa and a television.
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    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,795+
    1 BED $3,292
    2 BEDS $5,365
  • a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    1 day ago

    434 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
    4 BEDS $6,850
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Cambridge, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Cambridge, MA have increased by 0.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,726 to $3,755.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,755.

Average rent in Cambridge, MA

$3,755/mo Cambridge, MA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Cambridge, MA is $3,755.

    What's the typical rent budget in Cambridge, MA?

    About 13% of apartment rents in Cambridge, MA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 81% of apartments. Around 5% of Harvard University’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Cambridge, MA (81%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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