Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Guelph, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Guelph, ON rent slipped 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,025/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, following a downward trend from the peak of $2,270/month in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Guelph sits 3.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier Canadian market with 114 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Guelph run around $1,535/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,849/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,190/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,995/month. Houses command a median of $2,995/month while apartments sit at $1,993/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clairfields rents fell 31.4% year over year to $2,059/month across 21 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 4.7% drop. This local cooldown contrasts with the broader market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Guelph
$2,025/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Guelph is $2,025 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Guelph
114
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,993, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Guelph run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 | No Change |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,849 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,190 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 12% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arboretum | $1,963 | |
Exhibition Park | $2,099 | |
Grange Hill East | $2,299 | |
Guelph Downtown | $1,950 | |
Hanlon Creek | $1,900 | |
Old University | $1,974 | |
Onward Willow | $1,965 | |
Parkwood Gardens | $1,963 | |
The Junction | $1,899 | |
Westminster Woods | $1,966 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,993 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 23% | - | |
Houses | $2,995 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $830 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Grange Hill East
Average rent
$2,299
Onward Willow
Average rent
$1,965
Hanlon Creek
Average rent
$1,900
Guelph Downtown
Average rent
$1,950
Exhibition Park
Average rent
$2,099
The Junction
Average rent
$1,899
Parkwood Gardens
Average rent
$1,963
Arboretum
Average rent
$1,963
Westminster Woods
Average rent
$1,966
Old University
Average rent
$1,974
Apartments
Average rent
$1,993
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
8%
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
4%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Guelph, ON is 8% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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17%$2,350
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2%$1,880
2%$1,725
$2,275
21%$1,799
1%$1,775
6%$1,855
1%$2,575
31%$2,317
2%$1,967
3%Discover rentals in Guelph, ON
5d+ ago
Hanlon Creek townhouse for rent in Guelph
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
$900
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Westminster Woods apartment for rent in Guelph
38 Ridgeway Aveunit 2 #2, Guelph, ON N1L 1G8
4 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Guelph
490 College Ave W #1, Guelph, ON N1G 1T5
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Guelph
488 College Ave W #1, Guelph, ON N1G 1T5
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
80 80, 90, 100 Starwood Drive, Guelph, ON N1E 0V2
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,099–$6,132
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,700
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
171 Kortright Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 0G4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,890–$2,960
Apartment for rent
2d ago
425 Watson Pky N, Guelph, ON N1E 0T9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$2,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,976–$2,860
Apartment for rent
21h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
671 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Y9
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2 Quebec St, Guelph, ON N1H 2T3
1 bed
1 bath
$2,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1042 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1K 0C5
1–2 beds
1 –2 baths
$1,976–$2,860
Apartment for rent
9h ago
27/33 Cardigan St, Guelph, ON N1H None
2 beds
1 bath
$2,015–$2,145
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
8 Wilsonview Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,288
Apartment for rent
1d ago
85/87 Westwood Rd, Guelph, ON N1H None
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625–$1,685
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
21h ago
100 Silvercreek Pky N, Guelph, ON N1H 7E9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
8 Wilsonview Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,288
Apartment for rent
1d ago
211 Gordon St && 2 James St E, Guelph, ON N1G None
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$1,545
Apartment for rent
1d ago
53/65 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, ON N1H None
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,095
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,025 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Guelph?
Average rent prices in Guelph have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Guelph rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Guelph is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Guelph?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Guelph are The Junction ($1,899/mo), Hanlon Creek ($1,900/mo), and Guelph Downtown ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Guelph?
To comfortably afford rent in Guelph, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Guelph?
Guelph's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).