Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Gatineau, QC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gatineau, QC rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,668/month. Renters today are paying $89 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes after recent declines.
Compared to national trends
Gatineau sits 13.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those looking outside pricier metros. The total rental inventory is 130 units, which is relatively small.
Price ranges
Studios in Gatineau run around $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,720/month, with rents increasing up to $2,250/month for 4+ bedrooms. Apartments make up 88.5% of total rentals, with houses renting at a median of $2,325/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Gatineau
$1,667/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Gatineau is $1,667 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $257 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gatineau
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gatineau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gatineau, QC
Average rent prices in Gatineau have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Gatineau run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,705.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,720 | 5% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,833 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 11% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckingham | $1,737 | |
Deschenes | $1,699 | |
Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc | $1,544 | |
Le Plateau | $1,699 | |
Lucerne Nord | $1,899 | |
Pointe Gatineau | $1,574 | |
Quartier D'aylmer | $1,699 | |
Quartier De Limbour | $1,699 | |
Quartier De Riviere Blanche | $1,700 | |
Riviera | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,649 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,325 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,833
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc
Average rent
$1,544
Quartier D'aylmer
Average rent
$1,699
Le Plateau
Average rent
$1,699
Quartier De Riviere Blanche
Average rent
$1,700
Pointe Gatineau
Average rent
$1,574
Buckingham
Average rent
$1,737
Riviera
Average rent
$1,550
Lucerne Nord
Average rent
$1,899
Quartier De Limbour
Average rent
$1,699
Deschenes
Average rent
$1,699
Apartments
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
6%
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
13%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gatineau, QC is 11% higher than the median rent in Cornwall, ON.
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21%Discover rentals in Gatineau, QC
2d ago
61 Rue Garneau, Gatineau, QC J8X 1R9
3 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
4d ago
158 Rue Richer, Gatineau, QC J8Y 4V1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,290
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
40 Rue Charles-Albanel, Gatineau, QC J8Z 1R2
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
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
3d ago
19 Rue Du Patrimoine, Gatineau, QC J9H 3N6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gatineau
3 beds
2 baths
$3,110
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Verified
388 Boul Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 0A8
1–3 beds
2 baths
$1,367–$4,780
Apartment for rent
4d ago
390 Ch Mcconnell, Gatineau, QC J9J 3M2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,271–$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,532–$2,180
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
388 Boul Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 0A8
1–3 beds
2 baths
$1,367–$4,780
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,271–$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12 Rue De L'Horizon, Gatineau, QC J9A 0H3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,532–$2,180
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
388 Boul Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 0A8
1–3 beds
2 baths
$1,367–$4,780
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
62 Boul De Lucerne, Gatineau, QC J9H 0M9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Rue De La Bonne-Renommée, Gatineau, QC J9H 0K9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,271–$2,725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10 Rue Jos-Montferrand, Gatineau, QC J8X 0A6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,460
Apartment for rent
6h ago
88 78-88 Dollard-Des-Ormeaux Street, Gatineau, QC J8X 0B9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,544–$2,750
Apartment for rent
6h ago
260 Boul Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC J8X 3N8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,875
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 $1,667 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gatineau?
Average rent prices in Gatineau have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Gatineau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gatineau is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $257 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gatineau?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gatineau are Hull Quartier De I'oree Du Parc ($1,544/mo), Riviera ($1,550/mo), and Pointe Gatineau ($1,574/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gatineau?
To comfortably afford rent in Gatineau, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gatineau?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gatineau average around $1,580/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,900/month.
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).