HMO Room Rents in CB1 (Cambridge) — August 2026
£780
median double room (n=91)
171
live listings captured
49.7%
offering immediate move-in
High
supply band
Median advertised rent by room type
| Room type | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | £780 pcm | 91 |
| Double en-suite | £812 pcm | 24 |
| Single room | £675 pcm | 29 |
| Studio | £450 pcm | 9 |
Medians are shown only for room types with at least 3 captured listings in August 2026.
Rent history — double room
Archive begins August 2026 — the first complete national month. Medians accumulate here as each month is published.
Market character
Move-in lead time: 49.7% of live ads offer immediate move-in — an advertising lead-time indicator, not a vacancy rate.
Who advertises: 22.2% agency / 77.8% private landlords.
Nearby districts: CB2
Key questions about CB1
What is the average rent for a double room in CB1?
The median advertised rent for a double room in CB1 was £780 pcm in August 2026, based on 91 live SpareRoom listings.
How many HMO rooms are advertised in CB1?
171 furnished room listings were live on SpareRoom during the August 2026 crawl window.
Is CB1 a high-supply market?
CB1 is a high-supply HMO market in August 2026, with 171 live room listings (High is 50 or more, Moderate 20–49, Low 1–19).
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