Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$2,041/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,041 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $141 more per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cambridge, ON

Average rent prices in Cambridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $2,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.

Listings

Studio

$1,449

13%

22%

1 bedroom

$2,004

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,499

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

206%

Studio

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,004

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

206%

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

Median rent price$2,041
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,261
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, ON is 10% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, ON

33 Duckworth Road #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$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.
Wendy Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Wendy Court

11 Wendy Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 8A7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,673–$1,787

Price droppedAdditional 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.
Brierdale Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Brierdale Road Apartments

45 Apartment Bldg., Cambridge, ON N1R 7K5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,699

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.
55 Woolley Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

55 Woolley Street

55 Woolley St, Cambridge, ON N1R 5J7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,759

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, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Cambridge rental market.

How much is rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,041 per month as of October 31, 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 5% 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 $141 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cambridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge are Alison ($1,765/mo), Preston Centre ($1,909/mo), and Southwood ($1,912/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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).

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