Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cornwall, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Cornwall

$1,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cornwall is $1,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cornwall

4

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cornwall rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cornwall, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cornwall, ON

Average rent prices in Cornwall have increased by 6% 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 Cornwall, ON

Rent prices in Cornwall vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cornwall is $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Cornwall run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,697.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,445

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,697

1%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, ON compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cornwall and Baie D'urfe by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cornwall

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cornwall, ON is 11% lower than the median rent in Baie D'urfe, QC.

Discover rentals in Cornwall, ON

Bedford Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Bedford Gardens

440 Cumberland St, Cornwall, ON K6J 5C4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 2

1421 Brookdale Ave #415 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Centretown apartment for rent in Cornwall

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Cornwall, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Cornwall rental market.

How much is rent in Cornwall?

The average rent in Cornwall is $1,595 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cornwall?

Average rent prices in Cornwall have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cornwall rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cornwall is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cornwall?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cornwall are Centretown ($1,499/mo), Downtown Cornwall ($1,499/mo), and East End ($1,499/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cornwall?

To comfortably afford rent in Cornwall, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Cornwall's rental market centers around three key neighborhoods that prioritize social connectivity and environmental sustainability. The East End leads with 58% of the city's rental market, while Centretown and Downtown Cornwall offer excellent walkability with high walk scores and strong transit infrastructure. These neighborhoods feature sustainable construction materials, rainwater harvesting systems, and community solar projects that help reduce energy costs for renters.

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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