Renting in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council · East of England
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Cambridge.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,200
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the Cambridge area.
HMO Rules in Cambridge
Cambridge operates mandatory HMO licensing. The council monitors the balance between student and non-student housing. The tech sector and biomedical campus add further rental demand beyond the university population.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Cambridge City Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Cambridge, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01223 457000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.cambridge.gov.ukTenant Advice in Cambridge
Local Advice Line
Cambridge CAB: 01223 222660
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Cambridge
2-Bed Rent
£1,400
/month
Avg Yield
4.2%
Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Cambridgeor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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