Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Kingston, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kingston, ON rent rose 13.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Despite a month-over-month decline of 2.3%, renters are paying $166 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Kingston rents run 7.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average for renters seeking options in smaller Canadian metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Kingston rent for $1,255/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,799/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,340/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,250/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,650/month, while apartments sit at $2,044/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Kingston, ON, Sutton Mills rents climbed 52.2% year over year to $2,540/month, and Henderson rose 25.2% to $2,567/month. Meanwhile, Alwington rents fell 61.1% year over year to $2,100/month, contrasting with the citywide 13.3% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Kingston
$2,095/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Kingston is $2,095 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $145 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kingston
172
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kingston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kingston, ON
Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,044, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,376.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,255 |  2% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,799 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,339 | 3% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,219 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 8% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayridge East | $2,295 | |
Downtown Kingston | $1,856 | |
Gardiners | $2,532 | |
Hillendale | $1,825 | |
Old Sydenham Heritage District | $2,039 | |
Polson Park | $2,092 | |
Queens | $1,700 | |
Rideau Heights | $1,800 | |
Sunnyside | $1,900 | |
Williamsville | $1,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,044 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 50% | - | |
Houses | $2,650 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,339
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,219
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
Gardiners
Average rent
$2,532
Downtown Kingston
Average rent
$1,856
Queens
Average rent
$1,700
Old Sydenham Heritage District
Average rent
$2,039
Williamsville
Average rent
$1,697
Rideau Heights
Average rent
$1,800
Polson Park
Average rent
$2,092
Hillendale
Average rent
$1,825
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,900
Bayridge East
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,044
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
50%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
7%higher than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, ON is 90% higher than the median rent in Adams, NY.
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3%Discover rentals in Kingston, ON
5d+ ago
Calvin Park apartment for rent in Kingston
344 Palace Rd #1-2, Kingston, ON K7L 4T3
1 bed
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
301 Barrie St, Kingston, ON K7L 3L1
1–5 beds
0–1 bath
$725–$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Inner Harbour townhouse for rent in Kingston
4 beds
2 baths
$725
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
302 Frontenac St, Kingston, ON K7L 3S8
1 bed
1 bath
$863–$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Queens townhouse for rent in Kingston
5 beds
2 baths
$6,444
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Queens townhouse for rent in Kingston
Brock St & Alfred St, Kingston, ON K7L 1T6
5 beds
1.5 baths
$6,333
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Sunnyside condo for rent in Kingston
630 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7L 1E3
4 beds
2 baths
$5,555
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,539
$3,271
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,169–$2,945
Apartment for rent
3h ago
117 Park St, Kingston, ON K7L 5P6
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,589–$1,789
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
15h ago
32 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Y1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,789–$2,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
64 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 5J4
2 beds
1 bath
$2,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,539
$3,271
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
32 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Y1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,789–$2,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
64 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 5J4
2 beds
1 bath
$2,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
1379 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7M 3E4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,626
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1580 Rockwell Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0K8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,169–$2,945
Apartment for rent
3h ago
117 Park St, Kingston, ON K7L 5P6
1 bed
1 bath
$1,589
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
15h ago
32 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Y1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,789–$2,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
15h ago
64 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 5J4
2 beds
1 bath
$2,249
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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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 $2,095 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kingston?
Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kingston is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kingston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kingston are Williamsville ($1,697/mo), Queens ($1,700/mo), and Rideau Heights ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?
To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kingston?
Kingston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. One-bedroom apartments experienced the strongest growth at 6.2% annually, while two-bedroom rents remained relatively stable year over year.
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).