Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Fort McMurray, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Mcmurray

$1,250/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Mcmurray is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Mcmurray

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Mcmurray rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $1,397, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Mcmurray run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,120

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,000

7%

21%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

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 by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Mcmurray, AB is 3% lower than the median rent in Bonnyville, AB.

Discover rentals in Fort McMurray, AB

152 Hawthorn Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Mcmurray

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Mcmurray?

Average rent prices in Fort Mcmurray have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Fort Mcmurray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Mcmurray is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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