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ZIP 02141

Pop. 14,517·Middlesex County·13th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,676/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$1,711
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02141 · $3,676
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,050
1 BR
$3,200
2 BR
$3,800
3 BR
$4,560
4 BR+
$5,030
Research median
$3,800/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$44,112/yr
At $3,676/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02141 (Cambridge, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,517
Median income
$126,522
Median age
31.2
Renters
74.5%
Age distribution
51.2%
24%
Under 189.5%
18–3451.2%
35–5424%
55–646.3%
65+9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
22.1%
White57.8%
Black7.7%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian22.1%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
74.1%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma8%
Some college11.5%
Bachelor's+74.1%
Housing tenure
25.5%
74.5%
Owner25.5%
Renter74.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02141 in Cambridge, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,618 → $3,676
up 40.4%
Income
$96,563 → $126,522
up 31.0%
Population
13,953 → 14,517
up 4.0%
Renter share
70.6% → 74.5%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
72.8% → 74.1%
+1.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 02141 in Cambridge, MA has climbed from $2,618 to $3,676, a 40.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $96,563 to $126,522 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 13,953 residents to roughly 14,517. Renters now make up 74.5% of households, compared with 70.6% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 02141 in Cambridge, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02141 covers Cambridge, MA. The median rent here is $3,676/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,800/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($126,522/yr), ZIP 02141 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02141?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02141 (Cambridge, MA) is $3,676. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02141 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02141's median rent of $3,676/mo is $1,711 (87%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02141 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02141 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #13 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,676/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02141?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,676/mo in ZIP 02141. The local median household income is $126,522/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02141?

Rent in ZIP 02141 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02141 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02141 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,676/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($126,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02141 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02141 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.5% of ZIP 02141 households are renters, while 25.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02141 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02141 compare to the rest of Cambridge?

ZIP 02141 is pricier than Cambridge as a whole. At $3,676/mo, it's $78 above the Cambridge citywide median of $3,598/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02141 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02141 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,676/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 02141's median household income ($126,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02141 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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