Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Edmonton

$1,597/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Edmonton is $1,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $303 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Edmonton

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Edmonton run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,080

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,350

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,999

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,995

24%

19%

4 bedroom

$2,024

23%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,024

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

20%

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$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,187
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB is 34% higher than the median rent in Central Mcdougall, Edmonton, AB.

Discover rentals in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

Rowand House - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Rowand House

9747 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5K 0Y6

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$930–$1,340

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Capital Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Capital Manor

9909 Capital Manor - 9909 Bellamy Hill Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5K 2B1

1 bed

1 bath

$935

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10226 102 St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Edmonton apartment for rent in Edmonton

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,597 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Edmonton?

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

How does Downtown Edmonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Edmonton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $303 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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