Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$2,137/mo

increased by104%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,137 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $197 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cambridge, NY

Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 104% 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, NY

Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

2%

61%

2 bedroom

$2,325

No Change

98%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,094

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

61%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last year

98%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,094

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?

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

Cambridge

Median rent price$2,137
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, NY is 14% lower than the median rent in Argyle, NY.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, NY

4 Pine Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Cambridge, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,137 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 104% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $197 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cambridge?

Based on our current listings, Cambridge offers solid options for pet owners, with 50% of rental listings welcoming pets across an average of 6 available apartments monthly.

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).

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