Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Gatineau, QC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gatineau, QC rent is down 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,699/month. Renters today are paying $51 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Gatineau sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 101 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Gatineau run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,612/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,700/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,575/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Pointe Gatineau rents rose 143.4% year over year to $1,704/month across 15 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 1.5%. Quartier De Limbour cooled by 15.8% to $1,599/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Gatineau.

Median rent

Median rent in Gatineau

$1,699/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gatineau is $1,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gatineau

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gatineau 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 Gatineau, QC

Average rent prices in Gatineau have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,699, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Gatineau run $1,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,612

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,799

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$2,575

13%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,612

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

37%

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$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gatineau, QC is 13% higher than the median rent in Cornwall, ON.

Discover rentals in Gatineau, QC

123 Rue de la Croisée - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Gatineau

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,700

$900

Price drop

Le Faubourg de L'ile - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.3

Excellent

Le Faubourg de L'ile

101 Boul Sacré-Coeur, Gatineau, QC J8X 1C7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,224–$1,409

Le Salaberry Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.3

Excellent

Le Salaberry Apartments

576 Boul De La Cité-Des-Jeunes, Gatineau, QC J8Z 1L2

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,249–$1,439

49 Rue Dumas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,273

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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 $1,699 per month as of September 19, 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 2% since last year.

How does Gatineau rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gatineau is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gatineau?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gatineau are Quartier De Limbour ($1,599/mo), Quartier De Riviere Blanche ($1,604/mo), and Masson ($1,645/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gatineau?

To comfortably afford rent in Gatineau, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Gatineau