Renting in Cambridge

East of England

Average rent for a 2-bed in Cambridge: £1,400/mo

Pop. 145,0004.2% yield+4.5% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£900	£10,800
1-bed	£1,100	£13,200
2-bed	£1,400	£16,800
3-bed	£1,750	£21,000
4-bed	£2,150	£25,800

Visual Comparison

Studio

£900/mo

1-bed

£1,100/mo

2-bed

£1,400/mo

3-bed

£1,750/mo

4-bed

£2,150/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Cambridge 2-bed rent is +£350 (+33%) above the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

4.2%

Rent Growth

4.5%

year on year

Demand

Very High

Avg Deposit

£1,615

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Cambridge is driven by its world-renowned university and booming tech sector (Silicon Fen). Rental demand is extremely high, with limited supply keeping rents elevated. The biomedical campus and science parks add further pressure on housing stock.

Popular Rental Areas in Cambridge

Mill Road

Popular neighbourhood in Cambridge

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Chesterton

Popular neighbourhood in Cambridge

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Romsey

Popular neighbourhood in Cambridge

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Trumpington

Popular neighbourhood in Cambridge

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Transport Links

Cambridge mainline station with fast services to London Kings Cross. Guided busway and extensive cycling infrastructure.

True Cost of Renting in Cambridge

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,804

£21,648 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£1,400
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£174
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Cambridge