Average Rent in East Cambridgeshire
As of January 2026, the average rent in East Cambridgeshire is £1,012/month — 24% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +0.1% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,012/month (24% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +0.1% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £712/month
- 1-bed rents are within the Local Housing Allowance rate
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in East Cambridgeshire breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,012 | +0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | £712 | +0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | £933 | +0.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,137 | -0.1% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,629 | -0.8% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in East Cambridgeshire also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,413 |
| Semi-detached | £1,057 |
| Terraced | £998 |
| Flat / maisonette | £810 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Cambridge area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £525 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £898 | £712 | £-186 |
| 2 bed | £947 | £933 | £-14 |
| 3 bed | £1,122 | £1,137 | +£15 |
| 4 bed | £1,446 | £1,629 | +£183 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in East Cambridgeshire: what to know
East Cambridgeshire is in the East of England region of England. The average rent of £1,012 per month is 24% below the England average of £1,332. This is 20% below the East of England regional average of £1,269.
Rents in East Cambridgeshire have risen +0.1% over the past year, slower than the East of England average of +5.2%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Cambridge area (£898/month for a 1-bed) currently covers the average market rent of £712, which is relatively uncommon across England.
If you’re looking to rent in East Cambridgeshire, building a strong credit profile can help you pass tenant referencing checks and access a wider range of properties. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in East Cambridgeshire?
The average rent in East Cambridgeshire is £1,012 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £712, a 2-bed £933, a 3-bed £1,137.
Is rent in East Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Rents in East Cambridgeshire have increased by +0.1% over the past year. This is below the national average rate of increase, suggesting the market is relatively stable.
How does rent in East Cambridgeshire compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in East Cambridgeshire (£712) is within the LHA rate of £898 for the Cambridge area, which is relatively uncommon across England.
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