Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Brantford, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Brantford rent stands today

    Brantford, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Month to month, rent increased by 1.0%, showing a slight upward movement in the market.

  • Brantford is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 63 total rentals available. This positions Brantford as a moderately priced market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Brantford are $1,670/month, 1-bedrooms $1,798/month, 2-bedrooms $1,934/month, 3-bedrooms $2,280/month, and 4+ bedrooms $850/month. These figures show the variation in rent by unit size across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Brantford fell 48.5% year over year, a notable divergence from the flat citywide trend. This decline stands out as a significant shift within the rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Brantford

$1,899/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Brantford is $1,899 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brantford

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brantford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brantford, ON

Average rent prices in Brantford have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brantford, ON

Rent prices in Brantford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brantford is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Brantford run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,949.

Listings

Studio

$1,670

4%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,797

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,934

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,280

3%

19%

4 bedroom

$850

328%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,934

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

328%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brantford, ON, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brantford, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brantford and Cambridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brantford

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,047
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brantford, ON is 7% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, ON.

Discover rentals in Brantford, ON

Conestoga Off-Campus Housing Brantford - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Conestoga Off-Campus Housing Brantford

180 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J6

Studio

0 baths

$659

Apartment for rent

166 Sydenham St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Terrace Hill apartment for rent in Brantford

166 Sydenham Street - 2

166 Sydenham St #2, Brantford, ON N3R 3Z2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

172 Nelson St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

East Ward apartment for rent in Brantford

172 Nelson St #2, Brantford, ON N3S 4B6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

372 Darling St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Echo Place apartment for rent in Brantford

Bright and Updated 2 Bedroom Apartment with Parking

372 Darling St #4, Brantford, ON N3S 3Y5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Brantford, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Brantford rental market.

How much is rent in Brantford?

The average rent in Brantford is $1,899 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brantford?

Average rent prices in Brantford have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Brantford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brantford is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brantford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brantford are East Ward ($1,599/mo), Downtown Brantford ($1,600/mo), and Fairview ($1,795/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brantford?

To comfortably afford rent in Brantford, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brantford?

Brantford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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