East of England
Average rent in Cambridge (2026)
The average 1-bed rent in Cambridge is £1,395 a month, and a 2-bed is £1,745.
That is 25% above the UK average 1-bed rent of £1,115 and makes Cambridge the 5th most expensive of the 109 cities and towns we track.
- 1-bed average
- £1,395
- Per week
- £322
- UK rank
- 5th of 109
- Take-home needed (30%)
- £4,650
Rent in Cambridge by bedrooms
| Property | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,395 | £322 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,745 | £403 |
| 3 bedrooms | £2,025 | £467 |
Indicative 2026/27 averages. Rents vary by neighbourhood, property condition and EPC rating. Use the rental value calculator to estimate a specific property.
What salary do you need to rent in Cambridge?
Monthly take-home pay you need so that the average rent stays within each share of your income. The usual guideline is no more than 30%.
| Property | Comfortable (28%) | Guideline (30%) | Stretch (35%) | Minimum (40%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed (£1,395) | £4,983 | £4,650 | £3,986 | £3,488 |
| 2-bed (£1,745) | £6,233 | £5,817 | £4,986 | £4,363 |
Many letting agents also ask for a gross annual income of around 30 times the monthly rent, which for a 1-bed here is about £41,850 a year. This is an agent referencing rule, separate from your own budget. Not sure what your take-home is? Work it out here.
Cambridge compared with the rest of East of England
Across the 8 places we track in East of England, 1-bed rents run from £675 in King's Lynn to £1,395 in Cambridge. The middle value is £833, and Cambridge is 1st most expensive in the region.
| Place | 1-bed | 2-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge (this page) | £1,395 | £1,745 |
| Chelmsford | £990 | £1,235 |
| Southend-on-Sea | £900 | £1,150 |
| Colchester | £855 | £1,065 |
| Norwich | £810 | £1,020 |
| Peterborough | £810 | £1,020 |
| Ipswich | £765 | £935 |
| King's Lynn | £675 | £850 |
Places with similar rents
If you are weighing up where to live, these places have a 1-bed rent closest to Cambridge. The cheapest place we track is Hartlepool at £540.
Renting in Cambridge: common questions
What is the average rent in Cambridge?
In 2026/27 the indicative average rent in Cambridge is £1,395 a month for a 1-bedroom property and £1,745 a month for a 2-bedroom property, and £2,025 for a 3-bedroom property. That makes Cambridge the 5th most expensive of the 109 UK cities and towns we track.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 1-bed in Cambridge?
To keep a £1,395 rent at the 30% guideline you need monthly take-home pay of about £4,650. For a more comfortable 28% share it is £4,983, and the absolute minimum at 40% is £3,488.
Is Cambridge cheaper than London?
Yes. A 1-bed in Cambridge averages £1,395 a month against £1,890 in London, a difference of £495 a month.
How much is weekly rent in Cambridge?
A 1-bed at £1,395 a month works out at roughly £322 a week, or £16,740 a year. A 2-bed at £1,745 a month is roughly £403 a week.
How does Cambridge compare with the rest of East of England?
Across the 8 places we track in East of England, 1-bed rents range from £675 in King's Lynn to £1,395 in Cambridge, with a middle value of £833. Cambridge is 1st most expensive in the region.
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Figures are indicative averages for 2026/27, rounded for planning, and are for information only. They are not financial, legal or housing advice. See our methodology for how the figures are produced. Last reviewed October 2026.