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Cambridge, MN Area Guide

Experience the timeless charms of Midwestern small-town life

Suburb Rural Industrial Walkable Parks

Forty-five miles due north of Minneapolis, Cambridge is a small and fairly secluded city on the banks of the Rum River. In spite of the community’s modest size, Cambridge hosts a thriving downtown district, with a diverse selection of restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, neighborhood bars, specialty shopping, and a movie theater, all within walking distance of many surrounding neighborhoods.

Numerous public parks give folks great opportunities to get outdoors, from the charming Central Green to the popular Pine Village Skate Park. With its diverse blend of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, Cambridge’s rental market features great options for any taste or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MN is $1,098 for a studio, $1,258 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,258/month
703 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,275/month
1,613 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cambridge, MN is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

44 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Cambridge Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Cambridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Cambridge-Isanti High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Oak Land Alc West

Public

Grades 9-12

41 Students

Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Moving Forward

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.