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Cambridge

Middlesex County, MA

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
F
24/100
❌ AVOID
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
5/35
🏠Affordability
2/25
📅Year-Round Income
12/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
2/10
📈Room to Grow
3/15
Cash-on-Cash
-19.8%
Negative Cash Flow
Median Home
$1013K
Very Expensive
Room to Grow
3/15
Crowded Market
⚠️

STR Regulations Apply

Owner-occupied only; strict registration

Cambridge requires owner-occupancy for STRs. Strict registration and compliance requirements.

Permit: HardOwner-Occupied Only
Grade Impact: Base score of 24/100 would be grade F, but capped at F (24/100) due to regulation risk.
Verified data as of February 2026 · Regulations change frequently
📞 How to Verify
Call the Cambridge City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Many cities have active short-term rentals operating legally with permits — restrictions don't always mean it's impossible.

Why Cambridge?

Urban Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🏙️
Urban Hub

Business travel, events, and tourism create consistent year-round occupancy in city centers.

🔥
High Demand Zone

Strong traveler demand supports a competitive market with proven revenue potential.

🏥
Medical Tourism

Major medical facilities bring traveling nurses, patients, and families needing extended stays.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
F
Negative Cash Flow
CoC: -19.8%
Can You Pay the Bills?
✗
Risky
May struggle with payments
THE BOTTOM LINE ❌

This market has STR regulations to be aware of. Many hosts operate successfully with proper permits. Research local ordinances before committing.

💵
$132
Avg ADR
📅
60%
Occupancy
💰
$2,376
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$1013K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated June 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$1,307
2BR
$1,778
3BR
$2,379
4BR
$3,202
5BR
$3,921
6BR+
$4,640
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEParking
+18%
MUST HAVEWalkability
+15%
HIGH IMPACTWorkspace
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFast WiFi
+10%
NICE TO HAVERooftop/Patio
+8%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $4,640/month
2
Add a Parking
Boost revenue by +18%
3
Target $2,970/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

RegulatedPermit: HardVerified Data

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Cambridge, Massachusetts is rated F for Airbnb investment with a score of 24/100 (AVOID). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $132, 60% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $2,376. Median home value is $1,012,783 with a cash-on-cash return of -19.8%. STR regulation status: Regulated. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.