STR Market Report
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
50%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~15 nights booked per month on average
$265
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
397
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$3,975
~15 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Restricted
Heavy restrictions — often limited to owner-occupied primary residences or capped permits
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
3 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
37%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.3/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
47%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
Moderate compliance — licensing is required but enforcement is inconsistent
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
cambridge-ma is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
East Cambridge
Avg nightly rate: $5,156
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Strawberry Hill
Avg occupancy: 64.6%
Best Balanced Opportunity
East Cambridge
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Mid-Cambridge
- 2The Port
- 3East Cambridge
- 4Cambridgeport
- 5North Cambridge
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-28Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home54.9%
- Private Room42.9%
- Hotel Room2.1%
- Shared Room0.1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 91–100% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Oct (76.5% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 13)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridge | 257 | $5,156 | 42.9% | — |
| North Cambridge | 180 | $173 | 59.3% | — |
| Mid-Cambridge | 179 | $213 | 51.7% | — |
| The Port | 141 | $250 | 45.6% | — |
| Cambridgeport | 137 | $247 | 46.3% | — |
| Wellington-Harrington | 101 | $304 | 44% | — |
| Agassiz | 92 | $177 | 55.9% | — |
| Neighborhood Nine | 79 | $171 | 61.2% | — |
| Riverside | 68 | $269 | 51.1% | — |
| West Cambridge | 49 | $230 | 56.4% | — |
| Area 2/MIT | 35 | $382 | 49% | — |
| Strawberry Hill | 23 | $132 | 64.6% | — |
| Cambridge Highlands | 17 | $268 | 46.3% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Moderate market — Cambridge has decent fundamentals but some limitations. Worth investigating further before committing capital.
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