Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Guelph, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Guelph, ON rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,145/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Guelph runs 12.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among mid-sized Canadian metros with 75 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Guelph rent for about $1,522/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,903/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,295/month. Houses command a median of $2,681/month, while apartments are lower at $2,127/month, reflecting the 75.5% apartment share of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Onward Willow rents fell 13.6% year over year to $1,944/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.5%. This neighborhood's cooldown stands out amid otherwise moderate shifts in Guelph.
Median rent
Median rent in Guelph
$2,145/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Guelph is $2,145 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $245 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Guelph
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Guelph rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Guelph, ON
Average rent prices in Guelph have remained the same 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 $2,127, whereas a house costs $2,681. 1-bedroom apartments in Guelph run $1,937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,292.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,522 | 3% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,903 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,822 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 6% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Exhibition Park | $1,995 | |
Grange Hill East | $2,299 | |
Guelph Downtown | $1,899 | |
Hanlon Creek | $2,037 | |
Onward Willow | $1,944 | |
Parkwood Gardens | $2,139 | |
Saint Georges | $2,024 | |
The Junction | $1,950 | |
Waverley | $1,999 | |
West Willow Woods | $1,923 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,127 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $2,681 |  3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $830 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,903
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
25%
Grange Hill East
Average rent
$2,299
Onward Willow
Average rent
$1,944
Guelph Downtown
Average rent
$1,899
West Willow Woods
Average rent
$1,923
Parkwood Gardens
Average rent
$2,139
Exhibition Park
Average rent
$1,995
Hanlon Creek
Average rent
$2,037
Saint Georges
Average rent
$2,024
The Junction
Average rent
$1,950
Waverley
Average rent
$1,999
Apartments
Average rent
$2,127
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,681
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
2%
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
13%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Guelph, ON is 3% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,334
2%$2,035
3%$1,740
3%$1,649
$2,120
2%$1,769
4%$1,799
6%$1,871
$2,175
8%$2,300
4%$1,987
4%Discover rentals in Guelph, ON
2d ago
85/87 Westwood Rd, Guelph, ON N1H None
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,160
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
520 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON N1E 1C2
2 beds
1 bath
$1,747
Apartment for rent
2d ago
89 Ambassador Apartments, Guelph, ON N1H 1W7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Grange Hill East house for rent in Guelph
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
80 80, 90, 100 Starwood Drive, Guelph, ON N1E 0V2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$3,329
Apartment for rent
3d ago
425 Watson Pky N, Guelph, ON N1E 0T9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
978 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$2,757
Apartment for rent
1d ago
144 Watson Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 0S4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
978 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$2,757
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,114–$2,757
Apartment for rent
10h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
772 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,049–$2,567
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
146 Downey Rd #35, Guelph, ON N1C 0A2
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
3d ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,114–$2,757
Apartment for rent
2d ago
414 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 3E1
3 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$2,681
House for rent
46m ago
26 Willow Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1W1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,735–$2,040
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
10h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
414 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 3E1
3 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$2,681
House for rent
3d ago
425 Watson Pky N, Guelph, ON N1E 0T9
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,920
Apartment for rent
46m ago
26 Willow Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1W1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,735–$2,040
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
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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 $2,145 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Guelph?
Average rent prices in Guelph have remained the same 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $245 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Guelph?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Guelph are Guelph Downtown ($1,899/mo), West Willow Woods ($1,923/mo), and Onward Willow ($1,944/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Guelph?
To comfortably afford rent in Guelph, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Guelph?
April offers the lowest rents in Guelph with roughly a 4% difference from peak August prices, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
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).