Last updated on August 3, 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 $1,500/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.9%, showing recent upward movement despite the negligible year-over-year price change.

  • Edmonton is 22.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering renters a more accessible market with 1,557 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Edmonton rent for about $1,026/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,220/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,595/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,955/month and $2,395/month respectively. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Edmonton

$1,500/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edmonton is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edmonton

1,557

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,449, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Edmonton run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,579.

Listings

Studio

$1,026

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,220

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,595

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,955

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,395

5%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,026

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,220

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,955

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

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$1,825
decreased by6%

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

9305 151 St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sherwood apartment for rent in Edmonton

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 2

Alexander Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Alexander Apartments

11020 83 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5H 1M3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$848–$940

Apartment for rent

11323 122 Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

22h ago

9

Excellent

11323 122 Street

11323 122 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5M 0B6

3 beds

3 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

20825 19A Avenue NW - BSMT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

20825 19A Avenue NW - BSMT

20825 19a Ave Nw, Edmonton, AB T6M 1R6

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edmonton?

Average rent prices in Edmonton have increased by 3% 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 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Edmonton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Edmonton are Central Mcdougall ($1,149/mo), Inglewood ($1,277/mo), and Queen Mary Park ($1,299/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Edmonton average around $1,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,630/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).

Apartments for rent in Edmonton