Cambridge is one of Southwestern Ontario’s most balanced rental markets.


With a mix of manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and commuter tenants, Cambridge offers landlords steady demand and attractive entry pricing — but profitability depends on disciplined management and strong screening.
If you own a rental property in Cambridge, this guide covers what landlords search for most and what actually protects income, controls turnover, and reduces risk.
Rental demand in Cambridge is driven by:
Compared to nearby tech-heavy markets, Cambridge typically has:
The opportunity is reliable cash flow.
The risk is underestimating management intensity.
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Secure Great Tenants
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Save Your Peace Of Mind
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Protect Your Property
As of December 2025, the Cambridge rental market has entered a period of stabilization. While average rents for apartments have seen a modest 2.7% decrease over the last year, now averaging $1,835/month, the demand for professional oversight is at an all-time high. With regional vacancy rates rising to 3.1%, landlords must shift from passive ownership to active asset management to maintain high-quality occupancy.
To rank competitively in 2025, property management must be hyper-local. We categorize Cambridge into distinct investment sub-zones based on recent 2025 performance data:
A critical update for 2025 is the City of Cambridge’s initiative to modernize its Property Standards By-law and Lot Maintenance By-laws.
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo has one of Ontario's most tariff-exposed economies, particularly in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector. Economic weakness in 2025 has led to a drop in rental demand from international students, pushing the regional vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals to a multi-decade high of 4.1%.
To stay competitive, we utilize "filtering effect" strategies—where supply growth in mid-market units allows renters to move up the property ladder. We help landlords offer strategic incentives, such as "rent specials" or value-add improvements, to retain tenants who signed leases at peak 2021–2023 rates.
As we look toward 2026, the Cambridge rental market is projected to enter a "recovery and rebound" phase. While 2025 was defined by cooling demand and higher vacancy rates (peaking at 4.1% in the region), 2026 will see a resurgence in tenant mobility as mortgage rate stabilization allows more renters to transition into first-time homeownership.
For landlords, this transition creates a "Turnover Surge." While turnover can be expensive due to vacancy loss and marketing costs, it also presents the only opportunity in Ontario to reset rents to the current market rate. We help you prepare for this 2026 shift by:
In 2026, "Space-as-a-Service" (SPaaS) is becoming the standard for high-yield rentals. Modern Cambridge tenants—particularly the growing demographic of families with children (30.4% of the city’s population)—are prioritizing properties with tech-enabled amenities and sustainability features.
Cambridge’s population is growing faster than the provincial average (6.6%), yet it lags behind Kitchener and Waterloo in apartment density. This has created a massive demand for "Ground-Oriented" rentals—detached homes, semis, and row houses. With 72.6% of recent household growth driven by adults aged 65+, there is a unique 2026 opportunity to market high-end, accessible rentals to "downsizing" seniors who wish to remain in their neighborhoods but avoid the burdens of home maintenance.
The Ontario rent increase guideline is capped at 2.5% for 2025. This applies to most residential rental units occupied before November 15, 2018. Landlords must provide at least 90 days' written notice using the official Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) forms.
Effective October 24, 2025, all online LTB transactions require Multi-Factor Authentication for security. We manage all filings—including L1 (non-payment) and L2 (termination) applications—through the Tribunals Ontario Portal to ensure accuracy and speed.
The Committee handles appeals related to decisions made by Property Standards Officers. If your property is inspected and found non-compliant with local safety or occupancy standards, we represent you at these hearings to resolve issues without excessive fines.
As of late 2025, 3-bedroom apartments average $2,699/month, while detached houses for rent average approximately $2,374/month.
Don't just take our word for it - hear from satisfied landlords across the GTA

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" GTA Property Pro filled my downtown Toronto condo in just 5 days with multiple qualified applications. Their process is smooth and stress-free."
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" I've trusted Prince Virk Management for 3 years across multiple Vaughan properties. Always professional, transparent, and focused on rental ROI."
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" Prince Virk Management handles screening, rent, and maintenance — giving me true peace of mind as a landlord and more time to focus on my investments. "
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" Working with Prince Virk Management was the best decision for my rental property. They reduced my vacancy rate and even improved tenant satisfaction — highly recommended. "
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" GTA Property Pro filled my downtown Toronto condo in just 5 days with multiple qualified applications. Their process is smooth and stress-free."
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" I've trusted Prince Virk Management for 3 years across multiple Vaughan properties. Always professional, transparent, and focused on rental ROI."
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" Prince Virk Management handles screening, rent, and maintenance — giving me true peace of mind as a landlord and more time to focus on my investments. "
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" Working with Prince Virk Management was the best decision for my rental property. They reduced my vacancy rate and even improved tenant satisfaction — highly recommended. "
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" GTA Property Pro filled my downtown Toronto condo in just 5 days with multiple qualified applications. Their process is smooth and stress-free."
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" I've trusted Prince Virk Management for 3 years across multiple Vaughan properties. Always professional, transparent, and focused on rental ROI."
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" Prince Virk Management handles screening, rent, and maintenance — giving me true peace of mind as a landlord and more time to focus on my investments. "
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" Working with Prince Virk Management was the best decision for my rental property. They reduced my vacancy rate and even improved tenant satisfaction — highly recommended. "
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" GTA Property Pro filled my downtown Toronto condo in just 5 days with multiple qualified applications. Their process is smooth and stress-free."
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" I've trusted Prince Virk Management for 3 years across multiple Vaughan properties. Always professional, transparent, and focused on rental ROI."
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" Prince Virk Management handles screening, rent, and maintenance — giving me true peace of mind as a landlord and more time to focus on my investments. "
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" Working with Prince Virk Management was the best decision for my rental property. They reduced my vacancy rate and even improved tenant satisfaction — highly recommended. "
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Get answers to common questions about property management in Toronto and Vaughan
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Our standard fee is 7–10% of monthly rent, with discount options for multi-unit portfolios. We provide a transparent breakdown with no hidden "maintenance markups." We can also customize a package to suit your needs.
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Yes. We manage the entire legal recovery process. From the moment rent is missed or an issue arises, we serve the appropriate Notice within 24 hours. If the tenant does not pay, we coordinate with our specialized paralegal partners to file the correct applications. We handle the paperwork, the evidence gathering, and the coordination with the Sheriff’s office to ensure you regain possession of your property as quickly as possible under Ontario law.
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We serve landlords across The Greater Toronto Area including Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Markham, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo.
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Most units are marketed and leased within 30 days, often faster in high-demand areas, with tenant screening included. However, we always remind our landlords that it is always better to focus on quality and have a GREAT tenant, rather than prioritizing speed.
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Yes — priority repair coordination and emergency response are part of our full-service management.