Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Cambridge
Cambridge, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,262
Population
11,494
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Experience the timeless charms of Midwestern small-town life
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Rural
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Industrial
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Parks
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,737
Average: $83,033
Education
1,958
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,664
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cambridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MN is $1,099 for a studio, $1,262 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,925 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,262/month
703 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cambridge, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
477 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
605 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Riverside Academy Intermediate School
Public
Grades 9-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,605 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
Rum River East Education Program
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.