Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cambridge rent stands today

    Cambridge, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,050/month. Renters are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, with a slight month-to-month increase of 0.7%.

  • Cambridge rent runs about 5.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average among Canadian metros with 60 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Cambridge rent for about $1,539/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,798/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,114/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,700/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,550/month, while apartments sit at $2,040/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fiddlesticks rents fell 20.1% year over year to $2,152/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Cambridge

$2,050/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cambridge is $2,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cambridge

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,040, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge run $1,816 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,141.

Listings

Studio

$1,539

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,798

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,114

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,550

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,700

28%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,798

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,114

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

10%

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$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cambridge, ON is 7% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Cambridge, ON

190 Hespeler Rd #906 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Galt City Centre apartment for rent in Cambridge

Apartment for rent

245 Church Street South #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1123 Queenston - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1123 Queenston

1123 Queenston Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 3L1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

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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 $2,050 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cambridge?

Average rent prices in Cambridge have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Cambridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cambridge is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cambridge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge are Southwood ($1,765/mo), St Andrews Estates ($1,795/mo), and Preston Centre ($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 $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?

Cambridge, Massachusetts rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.

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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