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Letting your property in Cambridge
Fully managed lettings for Cambridge landlords, all online. Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures and the licence position.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,805
- Average rent a month ONS
- +1.9%
- Change on last year ONS
- £372
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- +23%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Cambridge
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,255 | £1,199 | £900 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,613 | £1,341 | £950 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,908 | £1,497 | £1,125 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,657 | £2,170 | £1,450 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Cambridge area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- Market
- Petersfield
- Romsey
- Newnham
- Trumpington
- Cherry Hinton
- Queen Edith's
- Abbey
…and everywhere else in Cambridge.
Licensing in Cambridge
Mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere in England (5 or more people from 2 or more households), and Cambridge City Council may also run selective or additional licensing in some areas. We check your exact address against the council's current schemes during onboarding and handle any application.
Cambridge City Council (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Cambridge landlords ask
What's the average rent in Cambridge?
£1,805 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 23% above the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £1,613, and rents are up 1.9% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Cambridge?
Mandatory HMO licensing applies everywhere in England (5 or more people from 2 or more households), and Cambridge City Council may also run selective or additional licensing in some areas. We check your exact address against the council's current schemes during onboarding and handle any application.
What will housing benefit cover in Cambridge?
Most of Cambridge falls in the Cambridge housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £950 a month for a two-bedroom home — £663 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
Do you manage properties in Cambridge, or only let them?
Both. We offer tenant find, rent collection and full management in Cambridge: marketing, referencing, the tenancy paperwork, rent collection, repairs through vetted trades, and inspections. Onboarding is all online, so it works the same wherever your property is.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
We also let in Milton Keynes, London and Oxford — see every area we cover.