Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hamilton, ON rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat and a modest decline from the recent peak of $2,070/month three months ago.
Compared to national trends
Hamilton sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 429 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Hamilton run around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,599/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,000/month, with larger units reaching $2,800/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses have a median rent of $2,322/month compared to $1,795/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lampman rents fell 64.2% year over year to $1,699/month across 14 rentals, while Hamilton Beach and Creighton West also saw declines over 55%. This contrasts with the citywide market, which is down only 2.8%, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Hamilton
$1,799/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamilton is $1,799 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamilton
429
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamilton run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,029.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 2% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,599 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 7% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ainslie Wood West | $1,740 | |
Beasley | $2,295 | |
Bruleville | $1,750 | |
Central Hamilton | $1,895 | |
Centremount | $2,100 | |
Corktown | $1,812 | |
Durand | $1,599 | |
Gibson | $1,550 | |
Riverdale West | $1,900 | |
Stinson | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,322 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $849 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
34%
Centremount
Average rent
$2,100
Beasley
Average rent
$2,295
Durand
Average rent
$1,599
Corktown
Average rent
$1,812
Central Hamilton
Average rent
$1,895
Stinson
Average rent
$1,499
Riverdale West
Average rent
$1,900
Gibson
Average rent
$1,550
Ainslie Wood West
Average rent
$1,740
Bruleville
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$849
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hamilton, ON is 18% lower than the median rent in Brampton, ON.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
17%$1,905
2%$2,350
10%$1,775
6%$2,575
31%$2,317
2%$2,375
10%$1,900
5%$1,699
4%$2,400
3%$2,250
3%$1,967
3%Discover rentals in Hamilton, ON
5d+ ago
Westdale South apartment for rent in Hamilton
1171 King St W #6, Hamilton, ON L8S 1M3
Studio
2 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
2d 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 Jun 17
5d+ ago
Westdale South apartment for rent in Hamilton
1171 King St W #4, Hamilton, ON L8S 1M3
Studio
2 baths
$595
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
51m ago
43 Highway 8 && 1 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON L8N None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,755
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
500 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P5
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,630–$3,020
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
300 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,457
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 Parkside Dr, Hamilton, ON L0R 2H0
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,560–$3,310
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,539
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
123 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,460–$1,940
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,539
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Condo for rent
Available May 23
1d ago
Verified
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,539
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
40 Grandville Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 1J7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
123 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,460–$1,940
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
300 Albright Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K None
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,457
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 $1,799 per month as of June 13, 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 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hamilton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hamilton are Stinson ($1,499/mo), Gibson ($1,550/mo), and Durand ($1,599/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hamilton?
To comfortably afford rent in Hamilton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hamilton?
Hamilton's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000. These figures represent the current market across Ontario's major industrial city, with 2-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available inventory at 46%.
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).