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Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, NY

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Cambridge, NY is $1,097/month.

Rent in Cambridge is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,097/month

Average Rent

800 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.6%

Change / Year

1

Available Apartments

Cambridge rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Cambridge average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cambridge average $1,097 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cambridge average $862 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cambridge average $531 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,097/month
800 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$862/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$531/month
1,200 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Cambridge, NY

August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cambridge, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cambridge, NY?

Because the average rent in Cambridge is $1,097, you’ll want to make about $3,656 per month or $43,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Cambridge, NY

1 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Cambridge, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cambridge, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Cambridge We Think You'll Love

53 S Park St

53 S Park St

53 S Park St,
Cambridge, NY 12816

1 Bed | $1,500

Hudson Heights Apartments

Hudson Heights Apartments

700 Broadleaf Path,
Mechanicville, NY 12118

2-3 Beds | $1,456 - $1,675

940 Water St

940 Water St

940 Water St,
North Bennington, VT 05257

1-5 Beds | $1,500 - $3,400

165 Benmont Ave

165 Benmont Ave

165 Benmont Ave,
Bennington, VT 05201

1 Bed | $1,050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Cambridge?

The average rent in Cambridge is $1,097 per month, which is 34.1% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Cambridge?

Rents in Cambridge, NY are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $18 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, NY, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New York Cambridge Rental Trends

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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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