Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 26, 2026
Average rent in
Gatineau, QC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gatineau, QC rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $129 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-to-month rise of 4.3%.
Compared to national trends
Gatineau sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Gatineau rent for about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,399/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,695/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $1,990/month, while 4+ bedrooms command a median of $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Jardins Lavigne rents fell 42.9% year over year to $1,599/month across 16 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 8.3% drop. Meanwhile, Deschenes saw rents rise 19.5% to $1,750/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Gatineau.
Median rent
Median rent in Gatineau
$1,600/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Gatineau is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gatineau
148
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gatineau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gatineau, QC
Average rent prices in Gatineau have increased by 4% 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 $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Gatineau run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 |  2% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,990 | 8% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 10% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckingham | $1,575 | |
Des Pionniers | $1,574 | |
Deschenes | $1,750 | |
Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc | $1,599 | |
Le Plateau | $1,720 | |
Lucerne Nord | $1,475 | |
Pointe Gatineau | $1,375 | |
Quartier D'aylmer | $1,499 | |
Quartier De Limbour | $1,377 | |
Quartier De Riviere Blanche | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $880 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
41%
Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc
Average rent
$1,599
Quartier D'aylmer
Average rent
$1,499
Quartier De Riviere Blanche
Average rent
$1,695
Le Plateau
Average rent
$1,720
Buckingham
Average rent
$1,575
Lucerne Nord
Average rent
$1,475
Quartier De Limbour
Average rent
$1,377
Des Pionniers
Average rent
$1,574
Pointe Gatineau
Average rent
$1,375
Deschenes
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
7%
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
18%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gatineau, QC is equal to the median rent in Cornwall, ON.
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7%Discover rentals in Gatineau, QC
5d+ ago
61 Rue Garneau, Gatineau, QC J8X 1R9
3 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
21h ago
42 40-45-50-55 Charles-Albanel Street, Gatineau, QC J8Z None
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,069–$1,169
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Quartier d'Aylmer apartment for rent in Gatineau
21 Ch Eardley #A, Gatineau, QC J9H 4J8
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
101 Boul Sacré-Coeur, Gatineau, QC J8X 1C7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,214–$1,384
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Quartier d'Aylmer apartment for rent in Gatineau
19 Rue Du Patrimoine, Gatineau, QC J9H 3N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$4,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
50 Rue Symmes, Gatineau, QC J9H 3J9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$3,020
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
218 Boul Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X None
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3W7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,737–$2,985
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,205
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 Rue Joseph-Latour, Gatineau, QC J8L 0Z5
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,415
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$2,615
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,447
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 Rue Joseph-Latour, Gatineau, QC J8L 0Z5
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,205
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,415
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3
1 bed
1 bath
$1,490–$2,125
Apartment for rent
14h ago
10 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC J8X 0A6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$2,460
Apartment for rent
51m ago
518 Boul Du Plateau, Gatineau, QC J9J 2A6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,750
Apartment for rent
51m ago
260 Boul Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 3N8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$2,100
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,600 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gatineau?
Average rent prices in Gatineau have increased by 4% 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 $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gatineau?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gatineau are Pointe Gatineau ($1,375/mo), Quartier De Limbour ($1,377/mo), and Lucerne Nord ($1,475/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gatineau?
To comfortably afford rent in Gatineau, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gatineau?
Gatineau's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Quebec's fourth-largest city.
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).