Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Edmonton

$1,600/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Edmonton is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $340 less per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Edmonton

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Edmonton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Average rent prices in Downtown Edmonton have decreased by 1% 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 Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Rent prices in Downtown Edmonton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Edmonton is $1,549, whereas a house costs $1,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Edmonton run $1,346 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,905.

Listings

Studio

$1,044

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,346

6%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,910

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,550

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,050

13%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,044

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,346

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Edmonton and Central Mcdougall by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Edmonton

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,149
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB is 39% higher than the median rent in Central Mcdougall, Edmonton, AB.

Discover rentals in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

The Palisades - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Palisades

9820 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0Z1

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$847–$1,269

Apartment for rent

Bellamy Hill - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Bellamy Hill

9730 Bellamy Hill Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J7

1 bed

1 bath

$940

Apartment for rent

9702 Jasper Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Edmonton condo for rent in Edmonton

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

Downtown Edmonton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Downtown Edmonton Apartments

9835 106 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C3

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Edmonton rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Edmonton?

The average rent in Downtown Edmonton is $1,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Edmonton?

Average rent prices in Downtown Edmonton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Edmonton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Edmonton?

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

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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