Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Central Hamilton
$1,900/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Hamilton is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Hamilton
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Hamilton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Average rent prices in Central Hamilton have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Rent prices in Central Hamilton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Hamilton is $1,900, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hamilton run $1,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,282 | 2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,699 |  2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,958 | 5% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beasley | $2,215 | |
Corktown | $1,800 | |
Durand | $1,500 | |
Gibson | $1,499 | |
Stinson | $1,399 | |
Westdale South | $1,549 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,997 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 44% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,282
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,958
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Beasley
Average rent
$2,215
Corktown
Average rent
$1,800
Durand
Average rent
$1,500
Gibson
Average rent
$1,499
Stinson
Average rent
$1,399
Westdale South
Average rent
$1,549
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
44%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Hamilton, 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 Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Central Hamilton and Beasley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central Hamilton
1%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON is 14% lower than the median rent in Beasley, Hamilton, ON.
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Discover rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
3d ago
Verified
275 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B2
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
20 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton condo for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,550
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,410
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
10h ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,308–$1,477
Apartment for rent
1h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,410
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
20 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,900
Apartment for rent
3h ago
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,925
Apartment for rent
10h ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,308–$1,477
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
275 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B2
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,790–$2,410
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
3h ago
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton condo for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,550
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,925
Apartment for rent
10h ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,308–$1,477
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
275 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B2
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Central Hamilton rental market.
How much is rent in Central Hamilton?
The average rent in Central Hamilton is $1,900 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Hamilton?
Average rent prices in Central Hamilton have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Central Hamilton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Hamilton is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Hamilton?
To comfortably afford rent in Central Hamilton, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).