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MIT, Cambridge, MA rent trends

Rental prices in MIT, Cambridge, MA have decreased by 0.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,607 to $3,576.

Average rent in MIT, Cambridge, MA

$3,576/mo MIT, Cambridge, MA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in MIT, Cambridge, MA is around $3,576.

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

    A share of 6% of apartments in MIT, Cambridge, MA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 25% of MIT's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 69% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in MIT, Cambridge, MA (69%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in MIT, MA

    83 /100
    Very Walkable
    64 /100
    Good Transit
    99 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 99

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in MIT, Cambridge, MA?

    Renting a house in MIT, Cambridge, MA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in MIT, Cambridge, MA?

    Houses for rent in MIT, Cambridge, MA are usually located in non-central areas.

    MIT, Cambridge, MA demographics

    • 10,821Total Population
    • 5,189 Female
      5,632 Male
    • 30Median Age

    In total, MIT, Cambridge, MA has 10,821 residents, 5,189 women and 5,632 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of MIT’s population is 30.

    MIT, Cambridge, MA households

    • 1,764 Family
      2,839 Non-family
    • 707 Children
      3,896 No Children
    • 4,603Total Number of Households
    • 1.54Average People Per Household
    • $146,718Median Household Income

    There is a total of 4,603 households in MIT, Cambridge, MA. Of these, 707 have children and 3,896 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,764 family households and 2,839 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in MIT is 1.54 people, on average. The median household annual income in MIT equals $146,718, and the monthly housing costs equal $3,244.

    MIT, Cambridge, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in MIT, Cambridge, MA have no high school education, 8% went to high-school, and 15% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 32% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 40% hold a Graduate Degree.