Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
Gatineau, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gatineau, QC rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,560/month. Renters today are paying $135 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,970/month in November 2024.

  • Gatineau sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 101 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Gatineau run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,479/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,649/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,475/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Masson rents fell 37.2% year over year to $1,630/month across 20 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 8.0% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Gatineau

$1,560/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gatineau is $1,560 per month as of November 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $340 less per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gatineau

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gatineau rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gatineau, QC

Average rent prices in Gatineau have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Gatineau, QC

Rent prices in Gatineau vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gatineau is $1,554, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Gatineau run $1,487 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,647.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

7%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,479

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,649

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,895

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,479

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

18%

Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc

Average rent

$1,510

Quartier D'aylmer

Average rent

$1,466

Le Plateau

Average rent

$1,669

Quartier De Riviere Blanche

Average rent

$1,630

Quartier Du Lac Beauchamp

Average rent

$1,632

Quartier De Limbour

Average rent

$1,558

Pointe Gatineau

Average rent

$1,742

Buckingham

Average rent

$1,580

Masson

Average rent

$1,630

Deschenes

Average rent

$1,664

Apartments

Average rent

$1,554

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

Condos

Average rent

$1,825

Houses

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

Rooms

Average rent

$915

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gatineau, QC, 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 Gatineau, QC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gatineau and Cornwall by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gatineau

Median rent price$1,560
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gatineau, QC is 2% lower than the median rent in Cornwall, ON.

Discover rentals in Gatineau, QC

27 Lucerne - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

27 Lucerne

27 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 1M2

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,799

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.
Place Charles-Albanel - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Place Charles-Albanel

50 Rue Charles-Albanel, Gatineau, QC J8Z 1R3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,225

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.
model - 71 Fournier - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

model - 71 Fournier

71 Boul Fournier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3P7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,149–$1,399

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.
158 Rue Richer - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hull/Quartier de I'Oree-du-Parc apartment for rent in Gatineau

2 beds

1 bath

$1,163

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.
Alexandra - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Alexandra

218 Boul Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,745–$2,995

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.
Front - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Front

39 Rue Front, Gatineau, QC J9H 4X3

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,542–$2,940

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.
Le Vibe - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

Le Vibe

88 78-88 Rue Dollard Des Ormeaux, Gatineau, QC J8X 0B9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,800

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.
Boisé McConnell - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

2d ago

9

Excellent

Boisé McConnell

390 Ch Mcconnell, Gatineau, QC J9J 3M2

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$2,692

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.
Ruisseaux Lépine - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

9.8

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Ruisseaux Lépine

3 Rue Joseph-Latour, Gatineau, QC J8L 0Z5

3 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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.
Horizon by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Horizon by Brigil

12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,366–$2,660

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.
Château Golf by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Château Golf by Brigil

62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,740–$4,115

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.
Le Columbia by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Le Columbia by Brigil

388 Boul Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 0A8

1–3 beds

2 baths

$1,583–$5,380

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.
Horizon by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Horizon by Brigil

12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,366–$2,660

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.
Château Golf by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Château Golf by Brigil

62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,740–$4,115

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.
Le Columbia by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Le Columbia by Brigil

388 Boul Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 0A8

1–3 beds

2 baths

$1,583–$5,380

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.
Champlain Urban Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Champlain Urban Village

20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,431–$2,895

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.
Horizon by Brigil - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Horizon by Brigil

12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3

2 beds

2 baths

$1,540–$2,660

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.
Le Vibe - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

Le Vibe

88 78-88 Rue Dollard Des Ormeaux, Gatineau, QC J8X 0B9

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,800

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.
Place Charles-Albanel - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Place Charles-Albanel

50 Rue Charles-Albanel, Gatineau, QC J8Z 1R3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,225

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.
Aalto - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Aalto

10 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC J8X 0A6

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,470–$2,435

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 Gatineau, QC

Quick answers to common questions about the Gatineau rental market.

How much is rent in Gatineau?

The average rent in Gatineau is $1,560 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gatineau?

Average rent prices in Gatineau have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Gatineau rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gatineau is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gatineau?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gatineau are Quartier D'aylmer ($1,466/mo), Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc ($1,510/mo), and Quartier De Limbour ($1,558/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gatineau?

To comfortably afford rent in Gatineau, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gatineau?

January offers the lowest rents in Gatineau, with approximately 6% savings compared to October's peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive rental market conditions.

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).