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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cambridge

Cambridge, MD has 15 affordable and income-based rental properties with 1,035 total units across the city. With a median rent of $1,058 per month and a median household income of $47,323 (Census ACS 5-Year), affordable housing options here serve a significant share of the city's renters. Lease Lantern has inspection score data for 6 of these properties, with 5 rating good.

15
Properties
1,035
Total units
64/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,058/mo

Affordability in Cambridge, MD

Cambridge has a median household income of $47,323 and a median gross rent of $1,058 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 59% of residents renting their homes, demand for affordable options is significant, and the city's 6 HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- totaling 545 units -- provide an important resource for cost-burdened renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
545 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Cambridge Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Cambridge had a violent crime rate of 545 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 63 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Cambridge

According to Walk Score, the area around Cambridge's assisted properties scores 63 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 57 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools serve Cambridge across 1 district, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$47,323 median income

Cost of Living and Affordability

The median household income in Cambridge is $47,323 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,058 per month, per the same source, which gives helpful context when weighing whether an income-restricted unit could reduce your housing cost burden.

Cambridge has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 545 units, giving renters who qualify a meaningful alternative to market-rate housing in the area.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 6 assisted properties in Cambridge were mapped against FEMA flood zone data. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 64/100(6 of 15 scored)
70–89 (5)<60 (1)No score (9)

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About Affordable Housing in Cambridge, MD

Cambridge is a small waterfront city on Maryland's Eastern Shore with 6 HUD-assisted properties and 545 affordable units tracked by Lease Lantern. With 59 percent of residents renting, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, assisted housing plays a meaningful role in the local market.

The median gross rent in Cambridge is $1,058 per month and the median household income is $47,323 per year, both according to Census ACS 5-Year data. For households that qualify, income-based housing can offer significant relief against those market costs.

Property Conditions

All 6 properties in Cambridge have HUD inspection scores on file. Five scored in the good range and one scored in the poor range, based on HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 6 mapped properties in Cambridge show no high-risk flood designations, according to flood mapping data on file. Renters should still review the specific flood zone status for any property they are considering.

Getting Around

Cambridge has a Walk Score of 63 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 57, according to Walk Score. Some errands can be completed on foot or by bike, though many trips may still require a car.

Schools

Cambridge is served by 1 school district with 7 public schools -- 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

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Eligibility & how to apply

Maryland income limits (2026)Maryland public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Maryland

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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