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Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Cambridge, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cambridge, ON rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,035/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.9% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cambridge rent runs 7.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for Canadian metros with a total of 50 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Cambridge are $1,469/month, 1-bedrooms run $1,965/month, and 2-bedrooms are $2,100/month. Larger units like 3-bed and 4+ bed have lower medians at $850/month, indicating variation across bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Galt has a 29.1% year-over-year rent increase to $2,323/month. This contrasts with the overall city decline and shows localized strength in Cambridge, ON's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Cambridge
$2,035/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Cambridge is $2,035 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $135 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cambridge
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cambridge, ON
Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, ON
Rent prices in Cambridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cambridge is $2,030, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,989 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,469 |  3% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,965 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 37% | |
4 bedroom | $850 | 21% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alison | $1,921 | |
Christopher Champlain | $1,950 | |
East Galt | $2,323 | |
Fiddlesticks | $2,196 | |
Galt City Centre | $2,050 | |
Greenway Chaplin | $2,020 | |
Preston Centre | $2,025 | |
Silver Heights | $1,990 | |
Southwood | $1,810 | |
St Andrews Estates | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,030 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
24%
Greenway Chaplin
Average rent
$2,020
Christopher Champlain
Average rent
$1,950
Preston Centre
Average rent
$2,025
Southwood
Average rent
$1,810
Alison
Average rent
$1,921
Galt City Centre
Average rent
$2,050
Fiddlesticks
Average rent
$2,196
Silver Heights
Average rent
$1,990
St Andrews Estates
Average rent
$1,950
East Galt
Average rent
$2,323
Apartments
Average rent
$2,030
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge, ON, 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, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cambridge and Brampton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cambridge
7%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, ON is 8% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
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1%$1,840
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8%$2,300
2%$1,987
4%Discover rentals in Cambridge, ON
1d ago
11 Wendy Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 8A7
2 beds
1 bath
$1,597–$1,810
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
94 Beck St, Cambridge, ON N3H 2Y2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
240 Southwood Dr, Cambridge, ON N1S 3S6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,749
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
St. Andrews Estates apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
49 Queen St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 0G9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,705
Apartment for rent
1d ago
150 Hollywood Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 0E6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,705
Apartment for rent
4h ago
250 Lena Cres, Cambridge, ON N1R 8R4
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
14h ago
121 Dudhope Ave, Cambridge, ON N1R 4T8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,018–$2,196
Apartment for rent
4h ago
245 Lena Cres, Cambridge, ON N1R 0A2
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,670–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
150 Hollywood Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 0E6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,705
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Christopher-Champlain apartment for rent in Cambridge
59 Concession St, Cambridge, ON N1R 5Z6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,769–$1,929
Apartment for rent
4h ago
204 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 3H5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
204 Melrose St #1, Cambridge, ON N3H 4A6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
4h ago
245 Lena Cres, Cambridge, ON N1R 0A2
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,670–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
150 Hollywood Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 0E6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,705
Apartment for rent
4h ago
204 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 3H5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
14h ago
14 Spruce St, Cambridge, ON N1R 7L1
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cambridge, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.
How much is rent in Cambridge?
The average rent in Cambridge is $2,035 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cambridge?
Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cambridge is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cambridge?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge are Southwood ($1,810/mo), Alison ($1,921/mo), and Christopher Champlain ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?
To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cambridge?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Cambridge, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competition from other renters, while July sees peak pricing.
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).