Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hamilton, ON rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,770/month. Renters today are paying $53 less per month on average than last year, with month-over-month rent essentially flat at the time of this report.
Compared to national trends
Hamilton sits 8.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 388 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hamilton run around $1,225/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,980/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lawfield rents rose 21.8% year over year to $2,223/month, and Centremount increased 22.6% to $2,145/month. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 3.5%, showing pockets of growth amid a broader cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Hamilton
$1,770/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamilton is $1,770 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamilton
388
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hamilton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hamilton, ON
Average rent prices in Hamilton 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
Hamilton, ON
Rent prices in Hamilton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hamilton is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamilton run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,005.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,225 |  9% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,980 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ainslie Wood West | $1,769 | |
Beasley | $2,210 | |
Central Hamilton | $1,795 | |
Centremount | $2,145 | |
Corktown | $1,795 | |
Durand | $1,535 | |
Gibson | $1,549 | |
Landsdale | $1,450 | |
Riverdale West | $1,849 | |
Stinson | $1,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,197 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Centremount
Average rent
$2,145
Beasley
Average rent
$2,210
Durand
Average rent
$1,535
Corktown
Average rent
$1,795
Stinson
Average rent
$1,399
Central Hamilton
Average rent
$1,795
Riverdale West
Average rent
$1,849
Ainslie Wood West
Average rent
$1,769
Gibson
Average rent
$1,549
Landsdale
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hamilton and Brampton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hamilton
9%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hamilton, ON is 19% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,197
2%$1,849
5%$2,302
2%$1,800
5%$2,175
2%$2,349
2%$2,306
15%$1,949
4%$1,699
2%$2,410
3%$2,250
4%$1,942
9%Discover rentals in Hamilton, ON
4d ago
Westdale South apartment for rent in Hamilton
168 Arkell St #6, Hamilton, ON L8S 1N8
Studio
2 baths
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
4d ago
Westdale South apartment for rent in Hamilton
168 Arkell St #4, Hamilton, ON L8S 1N8
Studio
2 baths
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
59 Strathcona Ave S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4J1
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Strathcona house for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Dundas apartment for rent in Hamilton
Studio
0 baths
$7,574
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
1d ago
500 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P5
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,945–$3,995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
43 Highway 8 && 1 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8N None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,755
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Waterdown apartment for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,699
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,457
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,460–$1,940
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,699
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
276 Dunsmure Road, Hamilton, ON L8M 0A2
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,090–$2,520
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,699
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,460–$1,940
Apartment for rent
7h ago
8 4-8 Grant, Hamilton, ON L9H 4L4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$2,149
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hamilton, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Hamilton rental market.
How much is rent in Hamilton?
The average rent in Hamilton is $1,770 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hamilton?
Average rent prices in Hamilton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Hamilton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hamilton is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hamilton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hamilton are Stinson ($1,399/mo), Landsdale ($1,450/mo), and Durand ($1,535/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hamilton?
To comfortably afford rent in Hamilton, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hamilton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hamilton average around $1,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,120/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).