Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Brantford, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Brantford

$1,849/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brantford is $1,849 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $76 less per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brantford

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,849, whereas a house costs $2,267. 1-bedroom apartments in Brantford run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,894.

Listings

Studio

$1,427

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,099

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,427

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$1,849
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by4%

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

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Conestoga Off-Campus Housing Brantford

180 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J6

Studio

0 baths

$659

Apartment for rent

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

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

372 Darling St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Echo Place apartment for rent in Brantford

Two Bedroom With New Kitchen

372 Darling St #5, Brantford, ON N3S 3Y5

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

372 Darling St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Echo Place apartment for rent in Brantford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available May 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 $1,849 per month as of August 8, 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 3% since last year.

How does Brantford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brantford is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $76 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brantford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brantford are Downtown Brantford ($1,567/mo), East Ward ($1,759/mo), and Fairview ($1,775/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brantford?

To comfortably afford rent in Brantford, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Brantford average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,110/month.

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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