Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$1,592/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $1,592 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $307 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cambridge, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cambridge, MN

Average rent prices in Cambridge have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cambridge, MN

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,514.

Listings

Studio

$835

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,220

11%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

27%

Studio

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,220

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

27%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cambridge, MN.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

Houses

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cambridge, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cambridge and Big Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cambridge

Median rent price$1,592
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, MN is 3% higher than the median rent in Big Lake, MN.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, MN

117 Birch Street South - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

117 Birch Street South

117 Birch St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Bridgewell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Bridgewell Apartments

203 22nd Ln Sw, Cambridge, MN 55008

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,144–$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
133 Birch St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cambridge

For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt Available Now

133 Birch St N, Cambridge, MN 55008

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3020 Juniper St S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cambridge

For Rent: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House Available Now

3020 Juniper St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

4 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
473 Roosevelt St S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2100 4th Ln Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cambridge

For Rent: Newer 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Townhome

2100 4th Ln Se, Cambridge, MN 55008

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
215 Birch St S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

215 Birch St S

215 Birch St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

1 bed

1 bath

$1,108

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
The Bridgewell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Bridgewell Apartments

203 22nd Ln Sw, Cambridge, MN 55008

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,144–$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1083 Taft St S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Cambridge

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath House Available Now For Rent

1083 Taft St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

5 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
473 Roosevelt St S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Cambridge

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2200 4th Ln Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cambridge

Newer 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1-Level Townhome For Rent

2200 4th Ln Se, Cambridge, MN 55008

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
215 Birch St S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

215 Birch St S

215 Birch St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

1 bed

1 bath

$1,108

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1083 Taft St S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Cambridge

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath House Available Now For Rent

1083 Taft St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

5 beds

2 baths

$2,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2200 4th Ln Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cambridge

Newer 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1-Level Townhome For Rent

2200 4th Ln Se, Cambridge, MN 55008

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3020 Juniper St S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cambridge

For Rent: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House Available Now

3020 Juniper St S, Cambridge, MN 55008

4 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
112 2nd Avenue Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

112 2nd Avenue Southwest

112 2nd Ave Sw, Cambridge, MN 55008

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
133 Birch St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cambridge

For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt Available Now

133 Birch St N, Cambridge, MN 55008

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cambridge, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $1,592 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $307 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).