Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$2,500/mo

increased by75%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 75% 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 $2,517, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,825

3%

74%

2 bedroom

$2,375

21%

44%

3 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

24%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

78%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

74%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

78%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, NY is 19% higher than the median rent in Argyle, NY.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, NY

53 S Park St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cambridge

Residential Lease, Cambridge, NY

53 S Park St #B, Cambridge, NY 12816

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

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.
4 Pine Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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.

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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 $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 75% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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).

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