Cambridge (Cambridge) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cambridge (Cambridge)'s 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Cambridge (Cambridge)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cambridge (Cambridge) is £1,988, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,555 for a two-bedroom, £1,886 for a three-bedroom, £2,451 for a four-bedroom, and £2,570 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cambridge (Cambridge) feature gardens and parking?

In Cambridge (Cambridge), 88% of houses have a garden and 91% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cambridge (Cambridge)?

The housing mix in Cambridge (Cambridge) is 18% detached, 37% semi-detached, 37% terraced, and 8% other.

£1,988
Average Rent
£1,555
2 Bed
£1,886
3 Bed
£2,451
4 Bed
£2,570
5 Bed
88%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
91%
Include parking
Detached: 18%
Semi-Detached: 37%
Terraced: 37%
Other: 8%

What is the most expensive area in Cambridge (Cambridge) to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cambridge (Cambridge) is CB3, where the average monthly rent is £2,767. The second and third most expensive areas are CB2 with an average rent of £2,466 and CB1 with an average rent of £2,052 .

What is the cheapest area in Cambridge (Cambridge) to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cambridge (Cambridge) is CB21, where the average monthly rent is £1,584. The second and third cheapest areas are CB24 with an average rent of £1,612 and CB23 with an average rent of £1,623 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Cambridge (Cambridge)?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cambridge (Cambridge) is £1,498, costing on average £4 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,328 for a one-bedroom, £1,578 for a two-bedroom, £2,176 for a three-bedroom, and £2,622 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cambridge (Cambridge) feature balconies and parking?

In Cambridge (Cambridge), 34% of flats have a balcony and 82% include parking.

£1,498
Average Rent
£1,328
1 Bed
£1,578
2 Bed
£2,176
3 Bed
£2,622
4 Bed
34%
Have a balcony
82%
Include parking
£4
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Cambridge (Cambridge) to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cambridge (Cambridge) is CB3, where the average monthly rent is £1,860. The second and third most expensive areas are CB5 with an average rent of £1,779 and CB2 with an average rent of £1,745 .

What is the cheapest area in Cambridge (Cambridge) to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cambridge (Cambridge) is CB24, where the average monthly rent is £1,182. The second and third cheapest areas are CB23 with an average rent of £1,198 and CB21 with an average rent of £1,280 .

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