Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Kingston, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kingston, ON rent slipped 11.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,120/month. Renters today are paying $275 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Kingston runs 11.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for Canadian metros with 120 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kingston rent for $1,482/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,442/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the most common, making up 42.2% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Kingston, ON, Alwington rents fell 67.4% year over year to $1,980/month across 15 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market's 11.5% drop and marks a notable cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingston
$2,120/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingston is $2,120 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingston
120
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingston, ON
Average rent prices in Kingston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Kingston, ON
Rent prices in Kingston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingston is $2,120, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,482 |  14% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,216 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,441 | No Change | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auden Park | $2,174 | |
Downtown Kingston | $1,798 | |
Gardiners | $2,539 | |
Hillendale | $1,697 | |
Old Sydenham Heritage District | $2,129 | |
Polson Park | $1,899 | |
Queens | $2,047 | |
Rideau Heights | $2,015 | |
Sunnyside | $1,639 | |
Williamsville | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,120 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $2,199 | No Change | 15% | |
Houses | $2,795 | 6% | 1% | |
Rooms | $750 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,482
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,216
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,441
Last year
23%
Gardiners
Average rent
$2,539
Downtown Kingston
Average rent
$1,798
Queens
Average rent
$2,047
Rideau Heights
Average rent
$2,015
Old Sydenham Heritage District
Average rent
$2,129
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,639
Williamsville
Average rent
$1,850
Hillendale
Average rent
$1,697
Polson Park
Average rent
$1,899
Auden Park
Average rent
$2,174
Apartments
Average rent
$2,120
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,199
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kingston, 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 Kingston, ON compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kingston and Adams by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kingston
12%higher than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, ON is 117% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%Discover rentals in Kingston, ON
7h ago
575 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 0G7
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,399–$3,378
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
283 Queen St, Kingston, ON K7K 1B7
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
44/62 Old Oak Rd, Kingston, ON K7M
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,479–$1,649
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 Jun 1
1d ago
180/204 Queen Mary Rd, Kingston, ON K7M
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,489–$1,639
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 Apr 1
5d+ ago
Sunnyside townhouse for rent in Kingston
Albert St & Brock St, Kingston, ON K7L 1T9
5 beds
2 baths
$6,222
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Queens townhouse for rent in Kingston
Brock St & Alfred St, Kingston, ON K7L 1T6
5 beds
1.5 baths
$5,962
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Queens townhouse for rent in Kingston
5 beds
2 baths
$5,960
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.House for rent
Available May 1
7h ago
333 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 0G3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,218
Price droppedFees 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
7h ago
1600 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$2,990
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
2d ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
Studio –2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,175
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
1h ago
480 Canatara Crt, Kingston, ON K7M 6G5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,690–$1,730
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
1h ago
1245 Centennial Dr, Kingston, ON K7P
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$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
3h ago
1379 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7M 3E4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,692
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
7h ago
154 The Parkway, Kingston, ON K7M 3E7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,329–$1,599
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 Aug 1
7h ago
847 Development Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0J3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
780 Division St, Kingston, ON K7K 5S9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,591–$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
7h ago
1600 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$2,990
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
283 Queen St, Kingston, ON K7K 1B7
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1245 Centennial Dr, Kingston, ON K7P
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$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
6h ago
401 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5C9
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,146–$2,120
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 Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Kingston, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Kingston rental market.
How much is rent in Kingston?
The average rent in Kingston is $2,120 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingston?
Average rent prices in Kingston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingston is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kingston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kingston are Sunnyside ($1,639/mo), Hillendale ($1,697/mo), and Downtown Kingston ($1,798/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?
To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingston?
June offers the lowest rents in Kingston, while winter months like December also see reduced competition and better pricing. October has the highest rent with roughly 12% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).