Cambridge
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$31.8k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$187
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$59
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cambridge market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$13,193 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$6•• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
1 bedroom (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$127)
3 bedrooms (CA$100)
2 bedrooms (CA$68)
1 bedroom (CA$49)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (56%)
Independent hosts (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cambridge market averaged 1,481 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Cambridge listing earns C$29K/year. High-performing listings earn C$54K, while low-performing listings earn C$10K.
Average occupancy in Cambridge is 41%, producing RevPAR of C$55 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 complaint-driven. Kitchener: Moderate. License mandatory, principal residence required, max 3 bedrooms rented. Active licensing checks, moderate enforcement. Waterloo: Moderate. License required, principal residence only, max 4 guests. Complaint-based enforcement, some unlicensed operators exist. Guelph: Moderate. License needed, principal residence rule, max 4 bedrooms. Licensing enforced, but some operate without permits. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cambridge Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, 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 Air Conditioning (98%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+36%), Internet (+25%), Parking (+21%).
Average daily rate in Cambridge is C$194, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cambridge book an average of 35 days in advance. 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 31% higher than weekday occupancy.