Cambridge, MA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,598
1-year change
+6.7%
$227/mo
5-year change
+26.8%
$760/mo
10-year change
+36.5%
$963/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cambridge

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,535/mo0.0%
2016$2,597/mo+2.4%+2.4%
2017$2,716/mo+4.6%+7.1%
2018$2,762/mo+1.7%+9.0%
2019$2,852/mo+3.3%+12.5%
2020$2,936/mo+2.9%+15.8%
2021$2,724/mo-7.2%+7.5%
2022$3,093/mo+13.5%+22.0%
2023$3,329/mo+7.6%+31.3%
2024$3,444/mo+3.5%+35.9%
2025$3,368/mo-2.2%+32.9%
2026$3,584/mo+6.4%+41.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cambridge changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cambridge, MA was $2,518 in 2015-01 and is $3,598 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,080 per month over 11 years.

How much has Cambridge rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cambridge, MA has changed +26.8% ($760 per month). The current median is $3,598.

What has rent in Cambridge done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cambridge, MA has changed +36.5% ($963 per month). It is now $3,598.

Is rent in Cambridge going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cambridge, MA has increased +6.7% ($227/mo). Current median: $3,598.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.