Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Fort McMurray, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Mcmurray

$1,392/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Mcmurray is $1,392 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $557 less per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Mcmurray

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Mcmurray rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 16% 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 $1,455, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Mcmurray run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,219

8%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$2,399

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,219

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last year

7%

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$1,392
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,280
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Mcmurray, AB is 9% higher 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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $1,392 per month as of May 23, 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 16% since last year.

How does Fort Mcmurray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Mcmurray is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $557 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 $56,000/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