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Cambridge, MD

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A cozy riverside community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

River Rural Boating Fishing Diverse Historic Parks

Cambridge is a small Eastern Shore city overlooking the Choptank River. As one of Maryland’s oldest cities, the historic Downtown district maintains a cozy, timeless aesthetic with colorful vintage storefronts and red brick buildings housing restaurants, specialty shops, and other small businesses. Boating and fishing are popular pastimes, and the easy access to Chesapeake Bay allows residents to enjoy the freshest seafood year-round; the annual Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off is one of the community’s most beloved events and draws folks from around the region. With the diverse rental market featuring a broad variety of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, Cambridge offers housing options for any taste, lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MD is $1,063 for one bedroom, $1,218 for two bedrooms, and $1,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,063/month
666 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,029/month
333 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Maple Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

392 Students

4
out of 10

Sandy Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

374 Students

3
out of 10

Choptank Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

375 Students

1
out of 10

Mace's Lane Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

481 Students

1
out of 10

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Public

Grades 9-12

784 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Richardson Maritime Museum
  • Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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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 2025.