Cambridge Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Cambridge's 2025 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?

The average monthly rent for a house in Cambridge is £1,812, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £1,394 for a two-bedroom, £1,747 for a three-bedroom, £2,213 for a four-bedroom, and £2,554 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Cambridge feature gardens and parking?

In Cambridge, 90% of houses have a garden and 89% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Cambridge?

The housing mix in Cambridge is 23% detached, 32% semi-detached, 35% terraced, and 9% other.

£1,812
Average Rent
£1,394
2 Bed
£1,747
3 Bed
£2,213
4 Bed
£2,554
5 Bed
90%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
89%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 32%
Terraced: 35%
Other: 9%

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

The most expensive area to rent a house in Cambridge is CB3, where the average monthly rent is £2,800. The second and third most expensive areas are CB2 with an average rent of £2,584 and CB11 with an average rent of £2,061 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a house in Cambridge is CB9, where the average monthly rent is £1,257. The second and third cheapest areas are CB6 with an average rent of £1,441 and CB25 with an average rent of £1,496 .

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?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Cambridge is £1,309, costing on average £3 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £1,169 for a one-bedroom, £1,388 for a two-bedroom, £2,007 for a three-bedroom, and £2,840 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Cambridge feature balconies and parking?

In Cambridge, 23% of flats have a balcony and 82% include parking.

£1,309
Average Rent
£1,169
1 Bed
£1,388
2 Bed
£2,007
3 Bed
£2,840
4 Bed
23%
Have a balcony
82%
Include parking
£3
per sqft per month

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

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Cambridge is CB3, where the average monthly rent is £1,895. The second and third most expensive areas are CB2 with an average rent of £1,809 and CB5 with an average rent of £1,718 .

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

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Cambridge is CB6, where the average monthly rent is £862. The second and third cheapest areas are CB9 with an average rent of £975 and CB7 with an average rent of £1,005 .

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