Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Fort McMurray, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Mcmurray

$1,250/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Mcmurray is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Mcmurray

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Mcmurray rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fort McMurray, AB

Average rent prices in Fort Mcmurray have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 Fort McMurray, AB

Rent prices in Fort Mcmurray vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Mcmurray is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Mcmurray run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,150

13%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,400

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,300

19%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort McMurray, 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 Fort Mcmurray, AB compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Mcmurray and Bonnyville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Mcmurray

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,340
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Mcmurray, AB is 7% lower than the median rent in Bonnyville, AB.

Discover rentals in Fort McMurray, AB

Manhattan Place - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Manhattan Place

109 Elmore Dr, Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 4N8

2 beds

2 baths

$1,455

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.
Laird's Landing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Laird's Landing

302 Parsons Creek Dr, Fort Mcmurray, AB T9K 0G4

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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 Fort McMurray, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Mcmurray rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Mcmurray?

The average rent in Fort Mcmurray is $1,250 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Mcmurray?

Average rent prices in Fort Mcmurray have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Fort Mcmurray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Mcmurray is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Mcmurray?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Mcmurray, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Fort McMurray