Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Edmonton

$1,697/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Edmonton is $1,697 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $203 less per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Edmonton

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Edmonton run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,947.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,300

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,995

10%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,050

13%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

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$1,697
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,171
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB is 45% 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

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Palisades

9820 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0Z1

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$834–$1,416

Heritage Trail Apartments 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Heritage Trail Apartments 2

9723 105 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 1A1

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$853–$1,136

9702 Jasper Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Edmonton condo for rent in Edmonton

Rowand House - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Rowand House

9747 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0Y6

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$930–$1,340

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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 $1,697 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Edmonton?

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

How does Downtown Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Edmonton is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $203 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 $68,000/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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