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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Central Hamilton
$1,885/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Hamilton is $1,885 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Hamilton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hamilton run $1,830 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,835 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,010 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,030 | 4% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beasley | $2,300 | |
Corktown | $1,887 | |
Durand | $1,525 | |
Gibson | $1,572 | |
Stinson | $1,499 | |
Westdale South | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,875 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,147 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $2,172 | 13% | - | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,835
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,010
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,030
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
Beasley
Average rent
$2,300
Corktown
Average rent
$1,887
Durand
Average rent
$1,525
Gibson
Average rent
$1,572
Stinson
Average rent
$1,499
Westdale South
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
3%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON is 18% lower than the median rent in Beasley, Hamilton, ON.
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Discover rentals in Central Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
18h ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton condo for rent in Hamilton
15 Queen St S #909, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C6
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Nov 3
2d ago
20 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350–$2,900
Apartment for rent
13h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–4 baths
$1,750–$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
16 Roxanne Dr, Hamilton, ON L8H 0C1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
206 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P None
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,430–$1,614
Apartment for rent
13h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–4 baths
$1,750–$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
16 Roxanne Dr, Hamilton, ON L8H 0C1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 0C4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
72 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C9
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
275 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B2
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,320–$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
13h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–4 baths
$1,750–$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
16 Roxanne Dr, Hamilton, ON L8H 0C1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hamilton house for rent in Hamilton
40 Hess St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2S7
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
13h ago
140 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 0B8
1–2 beds
1–4 baths
$1,750–$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
16 Roxanne Dr, Hamilton, ON L8H 0C1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,500
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Central Hamilton apartment for rent in Hamilton
155 Spring Garden Apts., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,925
Apartment for rent
4h ago
255 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A8
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,430–$1,614
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 $1,885 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Hamilton?
Average rent prices in Central Hamilton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Central Hamilton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Hamilton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 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 $75,000/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).