Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hamilton, ON rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,769/month. Renters today are paying $72 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Hamilton sits 6.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 273 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hamilton run around $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,580/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,032/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,499/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,450/month. Apartments make up 91.3% of rentals, with houses renting for a median of $2,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lampman rents fell 60.1% year over year to $1,595/month across 13 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 3.1%. North End West grew 35.5% to $2,298/month, showing divergent trends within Hamilton's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Hamilton
$1,769/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamilton is $1,769 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $131 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamilton
273
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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
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 $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamilton run $1,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 | 3% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,580 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,032 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,499 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 32% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beasley | $2,285 | |
Central Hamilton | $1,770 | |
Centremount | $2,123 | |
Corktown | $1,824 | |
Durand | $1,495 | |
Gibson | $1,399 | |
Landsdale | $1,547 | |
Riverdale West | $1,759 | |
Stinson | $1,395 | |
Stoney Creek Estates | $1,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,032
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
21%
Beasley
Average rent
$2,285
Centremount
Average rent
$2,123
Durand
Average rent
$1,495
Corktown
Average rent
$1,824
Stinson
Average rent
$1,395
Riverdale West
Average rent
$1,759
Central Hamilton
Average rent
$1,770
Stoney Creek Estates
Average rent
$1,699
Landsdale
Average rent
$1,547
Gibson
Average rent
$1,399
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
9%
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
7%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hamilton, ON is 20% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,200
1%$1,840
4%$2,334
2%$1,799
6%$2,175
8%$2,300
4%$2,537
6%$1,899
6%$1,719
2%$2,399
2%$2,300
2%$1,987
4%Discover rentals in Hamilton, ON
5d+ ago
Strathcona house for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1 bath
$595
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Strathcona condo for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
2 baths
$595
Condo for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
30 West Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8B8
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 0A5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P5
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,925–$3,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waterdown apartment for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
300 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,457
Apartment for rent
1d ago
43 Highway 8 && 1 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8N None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,274
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8 4-8 Grant, Hamilton, ON L9H 4L4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,199
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,519–$2,149
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,675
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8 4-8 Grant, Hamilton, ON L9H 4L4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,199
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,519–$2,149
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
157 Pearl St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3X7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$2,175
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,274
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8 4-8 Grant, Hamilton, ON L9H 4L4
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,199
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,519–$2,149
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
25 Tindale Crt, Hamilton, ON L8K 6C8
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,749–$2,675
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 $1,769 per month as of September 12, 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 3% since last year.
How does Hamilton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hamilton is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $131 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hamilton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hamilton are Stinson ($1,395/mo), Gibson ($1,399/mo), and Durand ($1,495/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?
June offers the lowest rents of the year in Hamilton, while December provides the least competition from other renters. August tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available 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).