Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Guelph, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Guelph, ON rent slipped 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,099/month. Renters today are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.5% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Guelph rents run 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Canadian metros with 103 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Guelph rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,902/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,158/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,100/month. Apartments make up 80% of rentals, with houses renting at a median of $2,622/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clairfields rents fell 29.1% year over year to $2,295/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.4% drop, showing a localized cooldown in Clairfields.
Median rent
Median rent in Guelph
$2,099/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Guelph is $2,099 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $169 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Guelph
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Guelph rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Guelph, ON
Average rent prices in Guelph have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Guelph, ON
Rent prices in Guelph vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Guelph is $2,065, whereas a house costs $2,621. 1-bedroom apartments in Guelph run $1,903 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,170.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  2% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,901 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,157 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,725 | 9% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Exhibition Park | $2,145 | |
Grange Hill East | $2,555 | |
Guelph Downtown | $1,995 | |
Hanlon Creek | $2,199 | |
Onward Willow | $1,999 | |
Parkwood Gardens | $2,129 | |
Saint Georges | $1,950 | |
The Junction | $2,015 | |
West Willow Woods | $1,995 | |
Westminster Woods | $2,357 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,065 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,122 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,621 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $865 | 66% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,901
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,157
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Grange Hill East
Average rent
$2,555
Onward Willow
Average rent
$1,999
Guelph Downtown
Average rent
$1,995
Exhibition Park
Average rent
$2,145
Parkwood Gardens
Average rent
$2,129
The Junction
Average rent
$2,015
Hanlon Creek
Average rent
$2,199
Saint Georges
Average rent
$1,950
West Willow Woods
Average rent
$1,995
Westminster Woods
Average rent
$2,357
Apartments
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,122
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,621
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
66%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Guelph, ON, 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 Guelph, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Guelph and Brampton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Guelph
9%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Guelph, ON is 5% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
2%$2,300
5%$2,030
6%$1,755
13%$1,750
$2,145
4%$1,750
3%$1,792
6%$1,870
$2,200
6%$2,349
3%$1,950
10%Discover rentals in Guelph, ON
3d ago
25 Elizabeth St, Guelph, ON N1E 2X1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Two Rivers house for rent in Guelph
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jul 29
1d ago
5 Conrad Crt, Guelph, ON N1E 6H6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Grange Hill East house for rent in Guelph
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jul 29
19h ago
80 80, 90, 100 Starwood Drive, Guelph, ON N1E 0V2
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,099–$6,132
Apartment for rent
1d ago
171 Kortright Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 0G4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,890–$2,960
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
978 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,154–$2,826
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1020 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C7
2 beds
2 baths
$2,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,118–$2,674
Apartment for rent
3h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Watson Pky N, Guelph, ON N1E 0T9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,981–$2,459
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8 Wilsonview Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,288
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,118–$2,674
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8 Wilsonview Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,288
Apartment for rent
3h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Watson Pky N, Guelph, ON N1E 0T9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,981–$2,459
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8 Wilsonview Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,288
Apartment for rent
1h ago
270 Waterloo Ave, Guelph, ON N1H 3J5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,880
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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Frequently asked questions for Guelph, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Guelph rental market.
How much is rent in Guelph?
The average rent in Guelph is $2,099 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Guelph?
Average rent prices in Guelph have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Guelph rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Guelph is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $169 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Guelph?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Guelph are Saint Georges ($1,950/mo), Guelph Downtown ($1,995/mo), and West Willow Woods ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Guelph?
To comfortably afford rent in Guelph, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Guelph?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Guelph average around $1,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,230/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).