Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Edmonton, AB

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Edmonton, AB rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Edmonton sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,663 total rentals offering a range of options across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Edmonton run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,229/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,578/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,924/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,250/month, covering a wide range of rental prices.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Falconer Heights rents fell 50.7% year over year to $1,578/month across 16 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 3.2%, making it a distinct neighborhood trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Edmonton

$1,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edmonton is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edmonton

1,663

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edmonton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 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 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 $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Edmonton run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,598.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,229

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,578

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,924

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

6%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,229

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,578

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,924

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,820
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edmonton, AB is 18% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.

Discover rentals in Edmonton, AB

11425 67 St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Highlands house for rent in Edmonton

Studio

0 baths

$450

House for rent

Available Jun 18

11425 67 St NW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Highlands apartment for rent in Edmonton

11425 67 St NW

11425 67 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5B 1L5

Studio

0 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Montrose apartment for rent in Edmonton

SF212 - 6404, 6406, 6408 - 119 Ave NW - Monarch5 - Garage - A

11902 64 Street NW - Garage A, Edmonton, AB T5W 2Z5

Studio

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

2d ago

Montrose apartment for rent in Edmonton

SF212 - 6404, 6406, 6408 - 119 Ave NW - Monarch5 - Garage - C

11902 64 Street NW - Garage C, Edmonton, AB T5W 2Z5

Studio

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 13, 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 3% since last year.

How does Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edmonton is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Edmonton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Edmonton are Central Mcdougall ($1,149/mo), Queen Mary Park ($1,279/mo), and Inglewood ($1,339/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edmonton?

To comfortably afford rent in Edmonton, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Edmonton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market across Alberta's capital city, with two-bedroom apartments commanding about $300 more than one-bedroom options.

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