Cambridge
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Annual revenue (actual)
C$32.8k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$192
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$64
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cambridge market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | — | +$15,446 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (6.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$126)
3 bedrooms (CA$101)
2 bedrooms (CA$66)
Studio (CA$54)
1 bedroom (CA$50)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (61%)
Professionally managed (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cambridge market averaged 1,489 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.
An average Cambridge listing earns C$29K/year. High-performing listings earn C$55K, while low-performing listings earn C$10K.
Average occupancy in Cambridge is 41%, producing RevPAR of C$58 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cambridge, at C$62K.
Rules vary across Cambridge. Cambridge: Moderate. Business license required, principal residence only, max 4 bedrooms. Enforcement exists but not aggressive. Kitchener: Moderate. License required, principal residence only, max 3 bedrooms rented. Some enforcement activity reported. Waterloo: Moderate. License mandatory, owner-occupied only, bedroom limits apply. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Guelph: Moderate. License required, principal residence rule, max 3 bedrooms. Enforcement present but primarily complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cambridge Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 36%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Heating (98%), Air Conditioning (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+58%), Parking (+35%), Bbq (+35%).
Average daily rate in Cambridge is C$197, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cambridge book an average of 35 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 32% higher than weekday occupancy.
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