Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Edmonton, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Edmonton rent stands today

    Edmonton, AB rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,536/month. Renters are paying $13 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change amid a modest 1.0% month-over-month increase.

  • Edmonton sits 19.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for renters compared to many other metros. The city has 1,619 total rentals providing choice across the metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Edmonton rent for about $1,026/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,580/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,960/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,492/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Edmonton

$1,536/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edmonton is $1,536 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $363 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edmonton

1,619

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edmonton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Edmonton, AB

Average rent prices in Edmonton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Edmonton, AB

Rent prices in Edmonton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edmonton is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Edmonton run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,570.

Listings

Studio

$1,026

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,580

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,960

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,492

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,026

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,492

Last year

8%

Oliver

Average rent

$1,474

Downtown Edmonton

Average rent

$1,597

Boyle Street

Average rent

$1,575

Queen Mary Park

Average rent

$1,229

Mactaggart

Average rent

$1,865

Garneau

Average rent

$1,597

Glenridding

Average rent

$1,800

Central Mcdougall

Average rent

$1,187

Inglewood

Average rent

$1,429

Chappelle

Average rent

$1,899

Apartments

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

7%

Houses

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

4%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Edmonton, AB, 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 Edmonton, AB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Edmonton and Airdrie by all bedroom counts and property types.

Edmonton

Median rent price$1,536
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edmonton, AB is 15% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.

Discover rentals in Edmonton, AB

13436 115 St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington condo for rent in Edmonton

1 bed

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Laurent Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Laurent Student Housing

8620 112 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6G

4 beds

2 baths

$695–$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
20935 20943,20 Ave Nw #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

11h ago

Rural West condo for rent in Edmonton

Stillwater

20935 20943,20 Ave Nw #LOWER, Edmonton, AB T6M 2P1

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Canada West Courts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Canada West Courts

7315 Yellowhead Trail Nw, Edmonton, AB T5B 4K1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$884–$1,293

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4810 Donsdale Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Edmonton

5 beds

6 baths

$9,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3920 Ginsburg Cres Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Edmonton

5 beds

4 baths

$8,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Capital Industrial Park - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Capital Industrial Park

4903 Eleniak Rd Nw, Edmonton, AB T6B None

Studio

1 bath

$7,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13218 102 Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Edmonton

4 beds

3.5 baths

$6,499

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
the LESTON - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

the LESTON

10318 116 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0T1

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850–$1,915

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Gardens Encore & Century Gardens at Century Park - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

18h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Gardens Encore & Century Gardens at Century Park

2831 109a St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6J 5V7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,385–$2,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Glenn - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

21h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Glenn

657 Glenridding Ravine Dr Sw, Edmonton, AB T6W 5X1

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,525–$2,275

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Churchill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

22h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Verified

The Churchill Apartments

10015 103 Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H1

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Gardens Encore & Century Gardens at Century Park - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

18h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Gardens Encore & Century Gardens at Century Park

2831 109a St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6J 5V7

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,385–$2,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Glenn - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

21h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Glenn

657 Glenridding Ravine Dr Sw, Edmonton, AB T6W 5X1

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,525–$2,275

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Heritage Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Heritage Valley Apartments

2703 James Mowatt Trail Sw, Edmonton, AB T6W 3B8

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,505–$1,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Axis Tower - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

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Axis Tower

10155 116 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 1W2

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
the LESTON - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

the LESTON

10318 116 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0T1

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850–$1,915

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Churchill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

22h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Churchill Apartments

10015 103 Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H1

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Heritage Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Heritage Valley Apartments

2703 James Mowatt Trail Sw, Edmonton, AB T6W 3B8

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,505–$1,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Falcon One - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Falcon One

10023 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5J 0M4

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,575–$5,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Edmonton, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Edmonton rental market.

How much is rent in Edmonton?

The average rent in Edmonton is $1,536 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edmonton?

Average rent prices in Edmonton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edmonton is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $363 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Edmonton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Edmonton are Central Mcdougall ($1,187/mo), Queen Mary Park ($1,229/mo), and Inglewood ($1,429/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edmonton?

To comfortably afford rent in Edmonton, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Edmonton, with approximately 10% savings compared to September's peak prices. December is also less competitive with lower demand, while March and July see the highest competition.

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).