Cambridge & Kendall Square is a trophy-tier Boston submarket with average asking rent around $110/sqft/yr.

  • Average asking rent: $110/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: trophy.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $78/sqft/yr ($78 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 19.5% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at trophy tier.

Cambridge & Kendall Square, Boston office rents and availability

Cambridge & Kendall Square is a trophy-tier Boston submarket with average asking rent around $110/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

  • Average asking rent: $110/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: trophy.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $78/sqft/yr ($78 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 19.5% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at trophy tier.

Where rent sits

Cambridge & Kendall Square averages around $110/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 78. As a trophy submarket, rent runs above the city average and availability is structurally tight.

Availability dynamics

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Key facts

cityBoston
submarketCambridge & Kendall Square
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$110/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$78/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct19.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Class A rent in Cambridge & Kendall Square, Boston?
Around $110/sqft/yr. The citywide Class A index sits at $78/sqft/yr.

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Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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