Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Brantford, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Brantford

$1,867/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brantford is $1,867 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $32 less per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brantford

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brantford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Brantford run $1,651 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,427

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,640

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,999

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,495

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,995

1%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$1,427

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,640

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

61%

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$1,867
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,030
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brantford, ON is 8% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, ON.

Discover rentals in Brantford, ON

Conestoga Off-Campus Housing Brantford - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Conestoga Off-Campus Housing Brantford

180 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J6

Studio

0 baths

$659

204 Wellington St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

East Ward apartment for rent in Brantford

The Graham Bell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Graham Bell Apartments

24 24, Brantford, ON N3T None

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,385–$2,050

372 Darling St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Echo Place apartment for rent in Brantford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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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 $1,867 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brantford?

Average rent prices in Brantford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Brantford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brantford is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $32 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brantford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brantford are Lyndon Hills ($1,737/mo), Downtown Brantford ($1,749/mo), and Fairview ($1,814/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brantford?

To comfortably afford rent in Brantford, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November offers the best rental deals in Brantford, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition among renters, creating roughly 3.5% savings compared to peak October pricing.

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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