Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Edmonton, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Edmonton, AB rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,520/month. Renters today are paying $43 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Edmonton sits 20.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 1,609 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Edmonton run around $1,031/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Windsor Park rents fell 63.1% year over year to $1,810/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.9% drop.

Median rent

Median rent in Edmonton

$1,520/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edmonton is $1,520 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edmonton

1,609

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Edmonton run $1,259 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,570.

Listings

Studio

$1,031

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,031

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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$1,520
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,839
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edmonton, AB is 17% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.

Discover rentals in Edmonton, AB

11311 46 Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Malmo Plains apartment for rent in Edmonton

11340 79 Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

McKernan apartment for rent in Edmonton

1 bed

1 bath

$850

$650

Price drop

Laurent Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

10

Excellent

Laurent Student Housing

8620 112 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6G

4 beds

2 baths

$900–$1,050

1Ten on Whyte - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1Ten on Whyte

11024 82 Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T6G 0T2

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$910–$1,630

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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 $1,520 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edmonton?

Average rent prices in Edmonton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edmonton is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Edmonton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Edmonton are Central Mcdougall ($1,171/mo), Queen Mary Park ($1,279/mo), and Inglewood ($1,305/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).

Apartments for rent in Edmonton