Cambridge, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$687 Avg asking sale price
$42 Avg asking lease rate
17,866 SF Avg unit lease size
12,406 SF Avg building size for sale
5.75% Average cap rate

Cambridge's Demographic Profile

Cambridge has 49,566 households and a median income of $115,846, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 116,237
# Households 49,566
Median age 34
Median household income $115,846
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 35,271
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Somerville $545 21,809 SF 6.50%
Charlestown $333 15,000 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Cambridge $652 4,558 SF
Somerville $578 4,146 SF
Allston $922 5,063 SF
Charlestown $333 8,282 SF
Brighton $639 4,065 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Cambridge $719 10,074 SF 6.59%
Somerville $613 24,821 SF 6.79%
Allston $765 22,095 SF 5.33%
Brighton $539 20,668 SF 5.33%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Cambridge

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

9-UNIT Building

Cambridge, MA 02139

  • 8,460 SF Multifamily
  • 5.53% Cap Rate
  • $4,395,000
For Sale

201 Alewife Brook Pky

Cambridge, MA 02138

  • 14,220 SF Retail Building
  • $12,000,000
For Sale

361 Huron Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138

  • 2,358 SF Retail Building
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $2,295,000
For Sale

113 Belmont St

Belmont, MA 02478

  • 1,840 SF Office Building
  • $995,000
For Sale

Rice & Rindge

Cambridge, MA

  • 4.16% Cap Rate
  • $10,500,000
For Sale

370 Broadway Retail Condos

Cambridge, MA

  • Retail Building
  • $1,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Cambridge pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Cambridge $687 12,406 SF
Somerville $545 18,451 SF
Allston $639 10,565 SF
East Cambridge $667 4,359 SF
Charlestown $257 22,615 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Cambridge

For Sale

Thomas Graves Landing

Cambridge, MA 02141

  • 208,249 SF Multifamily
  • $3,350,000
For Sale

The Cambridge Tower

Cambridge, MA 02139

  • 108,014 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

River Court

Cambridge, MA 02142

  • 274,224 SF Multifamily
  • $2,399,000
For Sale

884-888 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139

  • 43,539 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Cambridge alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Cambridge or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cambridge 116,237 49,566 34 $115,846 2 35,271 -1%
Somerville 73,538 31,440 34 $112,378 2 21,875 -4%
Allston 21,980 9,629 31 $70,725 2 8,574 -4%
East Cambridge 14,228 7,518 35 $117,241 2 5,832 1%
Charlestown 17,108 7,880 38 $139,305 2 4,439 -6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Cambridge, MA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Cambridge

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Is Cambridge a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Cambridge offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Cambridge?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Cambridge. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Cambridge?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Cambridge. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Cambridge compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Cambridge. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Cambridge acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Cambridge, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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