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Rental Market Trends in Cambridge, WI

What is the average rent in Cambridge, WI?

$1,381/month

Average Rent

768 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Cambridge, WI is $1,381 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Cambridge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cambridge, you can expect to pay about $1,350 per month for a studio, $1,381 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,875 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,350/month
700 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,381/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cambridge, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cambridge, WI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cambridge, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Cambridge is $1,381, you’ll want to make about $4,603 per month or $55,236 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.

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Cambridge, WI

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

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The Barrel Yards of Cambridge

The Barrel Yards of Cambridge

900 Vineyard Dr,
Cambridge, WI 53523

$1,350 - $1,875

Studio - 2 Beds

Vineyard Apartments of Cambridge

Vineyard Apartments of Cambridge

708-802 Vineyard Dr,
Cambridge, WI 53523

$1,129 - $1,329 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Greenvale Apartments

Greenvale Apartments

555 W Madison St,
Cambridge, WI 53523

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1 Bed

W9240 Hwy 18

W9240 Hwy 18

W9240 Hwy 18,
Cambridge, WI 53523

$2,000 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Wisconsin 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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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