Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Central Hamilton
$1,940/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Hamilton is $1,940 per month as of November 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $40 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Hamilton
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Hamilton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Average rent prices in Central 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
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 $1,947, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hamilton run $1,915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,179 | 1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,915 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,099 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,794 | No Change | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beasley | $2,205 | |
Corktown | $1,795 | |
Durand | $1,497 | |
Gibson | $1,399 | |
Stinson | $1,350 | |
Westdale South | $1,680 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,947 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,222 | 27% | - | |
Houses | $1,395 |  30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,179
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,915
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,794
Last year
15%
Beasley
Average rent
$2,205
Corktown
Average rent
$1,795
Durand
Average rent
$1,497
Gibson
Average rent
$1,399
Stinson
Average rent
$1,350
Westdale South
Average rent
$1,680
Apartments
Average rent
$1,947
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
30%
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
2%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON is 12% lower than the median rent in Beasley, Hamilton, ON.
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Discover rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
5d+ ago
155 Market St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$1,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton house for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton condo for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
9h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,700–$3,305
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
261 1/2 James Street North #10, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
9h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,700–$3,305
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
2d ago
20 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C4
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
72 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C9
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton house for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,885
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
9h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–3 beds
1–4 baths
$1,700–$3,305
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
4d ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,060–$1,239
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton house for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 5
4d ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,060–$1,239
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
155 Market St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$1,849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
150 Market St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3H6
2 beds
1 bath
$1,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,940 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Hamilton?
Average rent prices in Central Hamilton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Central Hamilton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Hamilton is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 more 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 $78,000/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).