Cambridge

As of June 2026, Ocean City, Salisbury, Cambridge have 310 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 0% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Cambridge generates $31K per year. High-performing properties earn $60K/year, while low-performing properties earn $15K/year. With supply essentially flat and revenue declining sharply year-over-year despite stable inventory, the market faces structural demand weakness rather than oversupply. The doubling of revenue between average and high performers indicates significant performance variance, suggesting winners are capturing disproportionate share in a contracting market.

Average home prices in Cambridge vary by property size: 1-bedroom properties cost approximately $0, 2-bedroom homes average $159K, 3-bedroom properties are around $249K, and 4+ bedroom homes average $329K. These prices reflect median home values across the Ocean City, Salisbury, Cambridge area.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Cambridge, with an average gross yield of 12% across all properties. High-performing properties achieve yields up to 23%, which is considered top for short-term rental investment. The significant revenue decline and flat supply suggest a contracting market, while the wide performance gap—from $30,549 to $60,460—indicates substantial differentiation among properties despite low overall occupancy of 25%.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cambridge is 25%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of $330, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of $56 per day.

2-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Cambridge, with an average gross yield of 15% and annual revenue of $25K. These properties balance purchase price ($159K), operating costs, and rental demand most effectively in the Cambridge market.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Cambridge area. Ocean City: Moderate. Business license and rental license required, safety inspections, tax registration. Enforcement active due to tourism focus and complaint-driven system. Salisbury: Lenient. Business license and tax registration needed. Minimal specific STR regulations, light enforcement outside complaint responses. Cambridge: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Limited STR-specific rules, enforcement mostly complaint-based with small market size. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Cambridge Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 37%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. However, the substantial gap between average revenue ($30,549) and high-performing properties ($60,460) suggests significant performance variance, reflecting competitive differentiation despite flat supply levels.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 6% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Cambridge listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (98%), Tv (89%), Washing Machine (77%), Heating (70%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 161% more ($150K/year vs $57K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Cambridge over the last 12 months: May: $2K, June: $3K, July: $3K, August: $3K, September: $2K, October: $2K, November: $1K, December: $1K, January: $867, February: $549, March: $721, April: $1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Cambridge is $330, up 14% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average $164/night, 2-bedroom properties average $219/night, 3-bedroom properties average $271/night, 4+ bedroom properties average $565/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Cambridge book an average of 35 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 32 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Cambridge Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 0%, revenue per listing decreased 37%, occupancy fell 19%, average nightly rates increased 14%, and lead time decreased 22%. Despite flat supply, the sharp revenue decline paired with falling occupancy and shorter booking windows suggests weakening demand, while the wide gap between average ($30,549) and high-performing listings ($60,460) indicates highly concentrated market strength.

In Cambridge, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 54% higher occupancy than weekdays.