Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$1,999/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $1,999 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $59 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cambridge rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,994, whereas a house costs $2,274. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,909 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,510

6%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,885

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,960

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,079

9%

32%

4 bedroom

$850

18%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,079

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

28%

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$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, ON is 9% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, ON

Wendy Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Wendy Court

11 Wendy Crt, Cambridge, ON N1R 8A7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$1,856

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

94 Beck Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

94 Beck Apartments

94 Beck St, Cambridge, ON N3H 2Y2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

40 John St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

St. Andrews Estates apartment for rent in Cambridge

Apartment for rent

Brierdale Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Brierdale Road Apartments

45 Apartment Bldg., Cambridge, ON N1R 7K5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,799

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 $1,999 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $59 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cambridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge are East Galt ($1,799/mo), Fiddlesticks ($1,834/mo), and Christopher Champlain ($1,887/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cambridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Cambridge, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cambridge average around $1,810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,000/month, both down from last year.

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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