Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2026

Q1 2026 marks a return to momentum in Cambridge’s rental market, as demand rebounds and greater regulatory clarity restores confidence. Our latest report highlights how prime flat rents have grown by 2.3% year-on-year, while average yields have climbed to a decade high of 5.1%.

It also explores how the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act is reshaping landlord strategy, alongside the continued influence of affordability pressures and Cambridge’s expanding science and tech economy on tenant demand.

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